Aquaculture genetics, Population genetics

The application of genetic techniques to the improvement of aquaculture species has led to significant gains in productivity for a diversity of aquaculture species and is recognised as the next major contributor to the green revolution.

Research in this group is focused on developing the molecular tools and acquiring essential quantitative genetic information to allow highly efficient selection programs to be designed for commercially important aquaculture species.

The major research targets are pearl oysters and barramundi, while additional species such a redclaw are being developed. Understanding how culture practices impact on the retention of genetic diversity is also a central theme of the research group.