Nutrigenomics group at IFREMER-Palavas2019-11-25
Researchers of Nutrigenomics group of IATS sampled sea bream juveniles selected for fast feed conversion ratio in the Aquaculture Infrastructure of IFREMER-Palavas (Montpellier, France) by the group of Genetics in Aquaculture of Dr. Marc Vandeputte.
The study conducted within the framework of PerformFish EU Project aimed to assess the liver and muscle gene expression profiling of selected markers of growth, lipid metabolism and mitochondria function and activity in fish having different conversion ratios.
Additionally, fish selected for high and low feed conversion were monitored for respiratory frequency and physical activity using the AE-FishBIT biosensor developed within the Aquaexcel2020 project.
The expected outcome is to provide new insights in fish behaviour and energy metabolism for a more efficient and ethical fish farming production.
