Functional Gene Analysis and Genomic Technologies in Aquatic Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Unraveling the genetic architecture and functional basis of economically important traits in aquatic animals is vital for the advancement of genetic improvement and sustainable aquaculture. Recent developments in sequencing, genomic technologies and bioinformatics have greatly enhanced our ability to identify functional genes and elucidate molecular mechanisms underlying traits such as growth, reproduction, stress tolerance, and disease resistance.

This Special Issue focuses on recent advances and innovative approaches in functional gene analysis and genomic technologies across marine and freshwater organisms, including fish, shellfish, and other aquatic species. Topics of interest include genome-wide association studies (GWAS), genomic selection, selection signature detection, candidate gene discovery, gene editing, and functional validation, as well as multi-omics data integration.

We welcome original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive reviews that provide novel insights into gene function and regulatory mechanisms and that promote the application of advanced genomic technologies to support sustainable and precise aquaculture practices.

Dr. Hailiang Song
Guest Editor

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