The Role of Model Organisms in Aquaculture Research: Transient and Permanent Advantages

Abstract

In this chapter, we consider the role of teleost model organisms in aquaculture research, mainly focusing on studies done in zebrafish. We argue that there are several critical research areas relevant to aquaculture that could benefit from comparatives studies using both model and cultured species. These research areas include the genetic basis of complex traits, the physiological response to environmental perturbations, nutrient utilization, and the process of domestication.