Identification and characterisation of novel SNP markers in Atlantic cod: Evidence for directional selection

Academic article

Year of publication: 2008
Journal: BMC Genetics
External websites: Cristin; Omtale
Involved from NIVA: Paul Ragnar Berg
Contributors: Thomas Moen, Ben J. Hayes, Frank Nilsen, M Delghandi, Kjersti T Fjalestad, Svein-Erik Fevolden, Paul Ragnar Berg, Sigbjørn Lien

Summary

Conclusion: The SNP markers presented here are powerful tools for future genetics work related to management and aquaculture. In particular, some SNPs exhibiting high levels of population divergence have potential to significantly enhance studies on the population structure of Atlantic cod.