BIOS Genetics and Molecular Biotechnology
The Department is using genetic methods for the analysis of natural and cultivated populations of marine species.
Its activities include:
a) |
The study of genetic variation and stock structure of wild populations of marine species |
b) |
The production of superior brood stocks of fish for aquaculture through genetic improvement |
c) |
The study of the genetic basis of traits important for aquaculture, such as reproduction, fertility and sex determination |
d) |
Technological improvement of environmental monitoring |
e) |
Methods and information systems to support decision making for integrated management of the coastal zone. |
The main techniques used are allozyme electrophoresis, mitochondrial DNA analysis, PCR amplification, single strand conformation sequencing, and microsatellite DNA analysis.
In addition, the Department plays an important educational role, by supervising student theses at the under- and post-graduate levels, and by offering lectures and practical laboratory training, mainly to students of the University of Crete.
Several students from abroad also carry out part of their studies in the laboratory, in the context of various student exchange programmes. |
