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Research Project: Integrated Research Approaches for Improving Production Efficiency in Salmonids

Location: Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Polyploidy affects growth, fillet composition, and fatty acid profile in two- year old, female rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Everson, J.L., Weber, G.M., Manor, M.L., Tou, J.C., Kenney, P. 2020. Polyploidy affects growth, fillet composition, and fatty acid profile in two- year old, female rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Aquaculture. 531:735873. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735873.

Genome-wide scan for common variants associated with intramuscular fat and moisture content in rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Al-Tobasei, R., Lourenco, D., Leeds, T.D., Kenney, B., Salem, M. 2020. Genome-wide scan for common variants associated with intramuscular fat and moisture content in rainbow trout. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 21(529):1-17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-06932-0.

Fishmeal alternative from renewable CO2 for rainbow trout feed Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, S., Kumar, V., Cleveland, B.M., Tomano, N., Vemuri, G., Yadav, A., Hardy, R. 2020. Fishmeal alternative from renewable CO2 for rainbow trout feed. Aquaculture Research. 261, 357–368. https://doi.org/10.1111/are.14749.

Sex reversal of female rainbow trout by immersion in 17alpha-methyltestosterone Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, G.M., Leeds, T.D. 2020. Sex reversal of female rainbow trout by immersion in 17alpha-methyltestosterone. Aquaculture. 528:735535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735535.

Transcriptomic response to selective breeding for fast growth in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cleveland, B.M., Gao, G., Leeds, T.D. 2020. Transcriptomic response to selective breeding for fast growth in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Marine Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10126-020-09974-3.

Multiplex PCR platforms to evaluate diet-induced gene expression changes in the liver of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caballero-Solares, A., Xue, X., Cleveland, B.M., Beheshti Foroutani, M., Parrish, C., Taylor, R., Rise, M. 2020. Multiplex PCR platforms to evaluate diet-induced gene expression changes in the liver of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Marine Biotechnology.

Identification of genomic loci associated with growth in rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Al-Tobasei, R., Lourenco, D., Leeds, T.D., Kenney, B., Salem, M. 2020. Identification of genomic loci associated with growth in rainbow trout. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 21(209). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-6617-x.

A new single nucleotide polymorphism database for North American Atlantic salmon generated through whole genome re-sequencing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gao, G., Pietrak, M.R., Burr, G.S., Rexroad III, C.E., Peterson, B.C., Palti, Y. 2020. A new single nucleotide polymorphism database for North American Atlantic salmon generated through whole genome re-sequencing. Frontiers in Genetics. 11:85. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2020.00085.

Production and performance of tetraploid and intercross triploid rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)

Two generations of divergent selection for fillet yield in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss: Direct and correlated response to selection - (Abstract Only)

A long reads-based De-novo assembly of the rainbow trout Arlee-line genome - (Abstract Only)
Gao, G., Waldbieser, G.C., Youngblood, R.C., Wheeler, P.A., Scheffler, B.E., Thorgaard, G.H., Palti, Y. 2020. A long reads-based De-novo assembly of the rainbow trout Arlee-line genome. In Proceedings of the Plant and Animal Genome Conference. International Plan and Animal Genome Conference,January 11, 2020, San Diego, CA. P.No.PE0432.

A long reads-based trio-binning De-novo assembly of the North American Atlantic salmon genome - (Abstract Only)
Gao, G., Waldbieser, G.C., Youngblood, R.C., Pietrak, M.R., Scheffler, B.E., Rexroad III, C.E., Peterson, B.C., Palti, Y. 2020. A long reads-based trio-binning De-novo assembly of the North American Atlantic salmon genome. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. 28th International Plant and Animal Genome Conference held in San Diego, CA, January 11, 2020. P.No.PO0425.

Heritability estimates and genome-wide association analysis of egg quality traits in commercial rainbow trout breeding populations - (Abstract Only)
Palti, Y., Vallejo, R.L., Gao, G., Long, R., Shewbridge, K., Leeds, T.D., Martin, K. 2020. Heritability estimates and genome-wide association analysis of egg quality traits in commercial rainbow trout breeding populations. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. 28th International Plant and Animal Genome Conference held in San Diego, CA, January 11, 2020. P.No.PO0433

Identification of additional single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with resistance to bacterial cold water disease in rainbow trout using whole genome resequencing - (Abstract Only)
Liu, S., Gao, G., Long, R., Evenhuis, J., Wiens, G.D., Martin, K.E., Palti, Y. 2020. Identification of additional single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with resistance to bacterial cold water disease in rainbow trout using whole genome resequencing. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P.NO.W065.

Comparative evaluation of processed soybean meal (EnzoMealTM) vs. soybean meal as a fishmeal replacement in diets of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, V., Lee, S., Cleveland, B.M., Romano, N., Hardy, R., Lalgudi, R., Mcgraw, B. 2020. Comparative evaluation of processed soybean meal (EnzoMealTM) vs. soybean meal as a fishmeal replacement in diets of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 516:734652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734652.

Gut microbiome analysis of fast- and slow-growing Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapagain, P., Arivett, B., Cleveland, B.M., Walker, D., Salem, M. 2019. Gut microbiome analysis of fast- and slow-growing Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Frontiers in Microbiology. 20:788. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-6175-2.

Sex-dependent dominance maintains migration supergene in rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearse, D.E., Barson, N.J., Nome, T., Gao, G., Campbell, M.A., Abadia-Cardoso, A., Anderson, E.C., Rundio, D.E., Williams, T.H., Naish, K.A., Moen, T., Liu, S., Matthew, K., Minkley, D.R., Rondeau, E.B., Brieuc, M.S., Sandye, S., Miller, M.R., Cedillo, L., Baruch, K., Hernandez, A.G., Ben-Zvi, G., Shem-Tov, D., Barad, O., Kuzishchin, K., Garza, J., Lindley, S.T., Koop, B.F., Thorgaard, G.H., Palti, Y., Lien, S. 2019. Sex-dependent dominance maintains migration supergene in rainbow trout. Nature Ecology and Evolution. 3:1731–1742. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-019-1044-6.

A long reads-based De-novo assembly of the rainbow trout Arlee-line genome - (Abstract Only)
Gao, G., Waldbieser, G.C., Youngblood, R.C., Wheeler, P.A., Scheffler, B.E., Thorgaard, G.H., Palti, Y. 2019. A long reads-based De-novo assembly of the rainbow trout Arlee-line genome. International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology,November 17,2019, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. P.No.ORAL-1.4

A long reads-based trio-binning De-novo assembly of the North American Atlantic salmon genome - (Abstract Only)
Gao, G., Waldbieser, G.C., Youngblood, R.C., Pietrak, M.R., Scheffler, B.E., Rexroad Iii, C.E., Peterson, B.C., Palti, Y. 2019. A long reads-based trio-binning De-novo assembly of the North American Atlantic salmon genome. In:Proceedings of International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology. Fourth International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology, November 17, 2019, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. P.No.Poster - 1

Improving the functional annotation of the rainbow trout genome. - (Abstract Only)
Palti, Y., Gao, G., Zhou, H., Salem, M. 2019. Improving the functional annotation of the rainbow trout genome. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology. Fourth International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology, November 17, 2019, Edinburgh, Scotland,UK. P.No.Poster - 18.

A perspective of the future value and challenges of genetic engineering in aquaculture Reprint Icon - (Other)
Cleveland, B.M. 2019. A perspective of the future value and challenges of genetic engineering in aquaculture. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 50(5):890-893. Available: https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12652.

Genome-wide association analysis and accuracy of genome-enabled breeding value predictions for resistance to infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus in a commercial rainbow trout breeding population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallejo, R.L., Cheng, H., Fragomeni, B.O., Shewbridge, K., Gao, G., Macmillan, J.R., Towner, R., Palti, Y. 2019. Genome-wide association analysis and accuracy of genome-enabled breeding value predictions for resistance to infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus in a commercial rainbow trout breeding population pserial online]. Genetic Selection Evolution. 51:47. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-019-0489-z.

Genomic regions associated with Columnaris disease in two rainbow trout breeding populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Silva, R., Evenhuis, J., Vallejo, R.L., Gao, G., Martin, K., Leeds, T.D., Lourenco, D., Palti, Y. 2019. Genomic regions associated with Columnaris disease in two rainbow trout breeding populations. Genetics Selection Evolution. 51:42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-019-0484-4.

Supplementing rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) broodstock diets with choline and methionine improves growth in offspring Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cleveland, B.M., Leeds, T.D., Picklo, M., Brentesen, C., Frost, J., Biga, P. 2019. Supplementing rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) broodstock diets with choline and methionine improves growth in offspring. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 50(3):1-16. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12634.

Transcriptome analysis of egg viability in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, H., Martin, K., Dixon III, D., Hernandez, A.G., Weber, G.M. 2019. Transcriptome analysis of egg viability in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 20:319. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-5690-5.

Genome-wide association study identifies genomic loci affecting fillet firmness and protein content in rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Al-Tobasei, R., Lourenco, D., Leeds, T.D., Kenney, B., Salem, M. 2019. Genome-wide association study identifies genomic loci affecting fillet firmness and protein content in rainbow trout. Frontiers in Genetics. 10(386):1-17. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2019.00386.

Glucose regulates protein turnover and growth-related mechanisms in rainbow trout myogenic precursor cells Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Latimer, M., Reid, R., Bigga, P., Cleveland, B.M. 2019. Glucose regulates protein turnover and growth-related mechanisms in rainbow trout myogenic precursor cells. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology. 232:91-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2019.03.010.

Sex-dependent dominance maintains migration supergene in rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Trade Journal)
Pearse, D.E., Barson, N.J., Nome, T., Gao, G., Campbell, M.A., Abadia-Cardoso, A., Anderson, E.C., Rundio, D.E., Williams, T.H., Naish, K.A., Moen, T., Liu, S., Kent, M., Minkley, D.R., Rondeau, E.B., Brieuc, M.O., Sandve, S., Miller, M.R., Cedillo, L., Baruch, K., Hernandez, A.G., Ben-Zvi, G., Shem-Tov, D., Barad, O., Kuzishchin, K., Garza, J., Lindley, S.T., Koop, B.F., Thorgaard, G.H., Palti, Y., Lien, S. 2019. Sex-dependent dominance maintains migration supergene in rainbow trout [serial online]. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/504621.

Effects of triploidy on genetic gains in a rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) population selectively bred for diploid growth performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leeds, T.D., Weber, G.M. 2019. Effects of triploidization on genetic gains in a rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) population selectively bred for diploid growth performance. Aquaculture. 505:481-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.03.003.

Genome-wide mapping of quantitative trait loci and accuracy of genomic selection for resistance to infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus in rainbow trout using multiple regression single-step methods - (Abstract Only)
Vallejo, R.L., Cheng, H., Fragomeni, B.O., Shewbridge, K., Gao, G., Macmillan, J.R., Towner, R., Palti, Y. 2019. Genome-wide mapping of quantitative trait loci and accuracy of genomic selection for resistance to infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus in rainbow trout using multiple regression single-step methods [abstract]. Gordon Research Conferences. P29107.

Variance and covariance estimates for resistance to bacterial cold water disease and columnaris disease in two rainbow trout breeding populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Silva, R., Evenhuis, J., Vallejo, R.L., Tsuruta, S., Wiens, G.D., Martin, K., Parsons, J., Palti, Y., Lourenco, D., Leeds, T.D. 2018. Variance and covariance estimates for resistance to bacterial cold water disease and columnaris disease in two rainbow trout breeding populations. Journal of Animal Science. 97(3):1124-1132. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky478.

Whole genome resequencing refines genomic regions associated with bacterial cold water disease resistance in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Liu, S., Gao, G., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2019. Whole genome resequencing refines genomic regions associated with bacterial cold water disease resistance in rainbow trout. [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p. PE0262.

Essential amino acids exhibit variable effects on protein degradation in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) primary myocytes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cleveland, B.M., Radler, L.M. 2018. Essential amino acids exhibit variable effects on protein degradation in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) primary myocytes. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology. doi:10.1016/j.cbpa.2018.11.019.

Genome-wide association analysis and accuracy of genome-enabled breeding value predictions for resistance to infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus in a commercial rainbow trout breeding population - (Abstract Only)
Palti, Y., Vallejo, R.L., Cheng, H., Fragomeni, B., Gao, G., Macmillan, R., Towner, R. 2019. Genome-wide association analysis and accuracy of genome-enabled breeding value predictions for resistance to infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus in a commercial rainbow trout breeding population [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P1-298.

Editing the duplicated insulin-like growth factor binding protein-2b gene in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cleveland, B.M., Yamaguchi, G., Radler, L.M., Shimizu, M. 2018. Editing the duplicated insulin-like growth factor binding protein-2b gene in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Scientific Reports. 8:16054. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-34326-6.

Transcriptome analysis of egg viability in rainbow trout Oncorchynchus mykiss - (Abstract Only)
Ma, H., Martin, K., Dixon Iii, D., Weber, G.M. 2019. Transcriptome analysis of egg viability in rainbow trout Oncorchynchus mykiss. Aquaculture America Conference. AAC:3719.

Genome-wide association analysis with a 50K transcribed gene SNP-chip identifies QTL affecting muscle yield in rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salem, M., Al-Tobasei, R., Ali, A., Lourenco, D., Gao, G., Palti, Y., Kenney, B., Leeds, T.D. 2018. Genome-wide association analysis with a 50K transcribed gene SNP-chip identifies QTL affecting muscle yield in rainbow trout. Frontiers in Genetics [serial online]. 9:387. doi:10.3389/fgene.2018.00387.

Editing the duplicated insulin-like growth factor binding protein-2b gene in rainbow trout oncorhynchus mykiss - (Abstract Only)

Integrated analysis of IncRNA and mRNA expression in rainbow trout families showing variation in muscle growth and fillet quality traits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Al-Tobasei, R., Kenney, B., Leeds, T.D., Salem, M. 2018. Integrated analysis of IncRNA and mRNA expression in rainbow trout families showing variation in muscle growth and fillet quality traits. Scientific Reports. 8:12111. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-30655-8.

Evaluation of marker-assisted selection for resistance to bacterial cold water disease in three generations of a commercial rainbow trout breeding population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Vallejo, R.L., Evenhuis, J., Martin, K.E., Hamilton, A., Gao, G., Leeds, T.D., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2018. Evaluation of marker-assisted selection for resistance to bacterial cold water disease in three generations of a commercial rainbow trout breeding population [serial online]. Frontiers in Genetics. 9:286. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2018.00286.

Genome-wide genetic analysis of cultured rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) populations in China Reprint Icon - (Trade Journal)
Zhao, Z., Xu, J., Bai, Q., Yang, S., Jiang, L., Chen, B., Palti, Y., Gao, G., Xu, P. 2018. Genome-wide genetic analysis of cultured rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) populations in China. Journal of Fishery Sciences of China (JFSC). 25(3):485-493.

Lessons from the application of genomic selection to rainbow trout aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Palti, Y., Vallejo, R.L., Evenhuis, J., Silva, R., Liu, S., Gao, G., Martin, K., Lourenco, D., Wiens, G.D., Leeds, T.D. 2018. Lessons from the application of genomic selection to rainbow trout aquaculture. International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture. 716:02.

Marker-assisted selection for resistance to bacterial cold water disease in a commercial rainbow trout breeding population - (Abstract Only)
Liu, S., Vallejo, R.L., Evenhuis, J., Martin, K.E., Hamilton, A., Gao, G., Leeds, T.D., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2018. Marker-assisted selection for resistance to bacterial cold water disease in a commercial rainbow trout breeding population [abstract]. International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture. P:1330-1345.

Physiological and molecular mechanisms of methionine restriction Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Latimer, M., Freij, K., Cleveland, B.M., Biga, P. 2018. Physiological and molecular mechanisms of methionine restriction. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 9:217. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2018.00217.

A new single-nucleotide polymorphism database for rainbow trout generated through whole genome re-sequencing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gao, G., Nome, T., Pearse, D.E., Moen, T., Naish, K.A., Thorgaard, G.H., Lien, S., Palti, Y. 2018. A new single-nucleotide polymorphism database for rainbow trout generated through whole genome re-sequencing. Frontiers in Genetics. 9:147. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2018.00147.

Genetic improvement of disease resistance through selective breeding: Overview of concepts, considerations, and limitations - (Abstract Only)
Leeds, T.D., Wiens, G.D. 2018. Genetic improvement of disease resistance through selective breeding: Overview of concepts, considerations, and limitations [abstract]. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. P-80-1.

Essential amino acids exhibit variable effects on protein degradation in rainbow trout primary myoblasts - (Abstract Only)
Cleveland, B.M., Radler, L.M. 2018. Essential amino acids exhibit variable effects on protein degradation in rainbow trout primary myoblasts [abstract]. International Congress on the Biology of Fish. P-096-E.

Editing the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-2b gene in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Cleveland, B.M., Yamaguchi, G., Radler, L.M., Shimizu, M. 2018. Editing the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-2b gene in rainbow trout [abstract]. International Congress on the Biology of Fish. P-165-E.

Deposition and mobilization of lipids varies across the rainbow trout fillet during feed deprivation and transition from plant to fish oil-based diets Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cleveland, B.M., Raatz, S.K., Picklo, M.J. 2018. Deposition and mobilization of lipids varies across the rainbow trout fillet during feed deprivation and transition from plant to fish oil-based diets. Aquaculture. 491:39-49. https://doi.org.10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.03.012.

Use of DAVID algorithms for gene functional classification in a non-model organism, rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, H., Gao, G., Weber, G.M. 2018. Use of DAVID algorithms for gene functional classification in a non-model organism, rainbow trout. BMC Research Notes. 11:63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-018-3154-7.

Sex reversal of rainbow trout by immersion of fry in 17-Alpha Methyltestosterone - (Abstract Only)
Weber, G.M., Leeds, T.D. 2018. Sex reversal of rainbow trout by immersion of fry in 17-Alpha Methyltestosterone [abstract]. Aquaculture America. P-513.

Egg transcripts associated with family fertility in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - (Abstract Only)
Ma, H., Martin, K., Dixon, Ii, D., Weber, G.M. 2018. Egg transcripts associated with family fertility in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P0257.

GWAS for detecting QTL associated with Columnaris Disease in two rainbow trout breeding populations - (Abstract Only)
Silva, R., Evenhuis, J., Vallejo, R.L., Gao, G., Martin, K., Misztal, I., Leeds, T.D., Lorenco, D., Palti, Y. 2018. GWAS for detecting QTL associated with Columnaris Disease in two rainbow trout breeding populations. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. International Plant and Animal Genome XXVI. Paper No. 101.

Similar effects of QTL Haplotypes for Bacterial Cold Water Disease resistance across two generations in a commercial rainbow trout breeding population - (Abstract Only)
Palti, Y., Liu, S., Vallejo, R.L., Martin, K., Evenhuis, J., Gao, G., Wiens, G.D., Leeds, T.D. 2018. Similar effects of QTL Haplotypes for Bacterial Cold Water Disease resistance across two generations in a commercial rainbow trout breeding population. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. International Plant and Animal Genome XXVI. Paper No. 103.

Evaluation of the utility of the new rainbow trout genome assembly for analyzing RNA-seq data from stress response experiments - (Abstract Only)
Gao, G., Weber, G.M., Liu, S., Palti, Y., Rexroad Iii, C.E. 2018. Evaluation of the utility of the new rainbow trout genome assembly for analyzing RNA-seq data from stress response experiments. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. International Plant and Animal Genome XXVI. Paper No. 102.

Dietary methionine restriction: Effects on glucose tolerance, lipid content and micro-RNA composition in the muscle of rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Latimer, M., Cleveland, B.M., Biga, P. 2018. Dietary Methionine Restriction: Effects on glucose tolerance, lipid content and micro-RNA composition in the muscle of rainbow trout. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology. 208:47-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2017.10.012.

Accurate genomic predictions for bacterial cold water disease resistance using low-density SNP panels in rainbow trout - (Proceedings)
Vallejo, R.L., Silva, R., Evenhuis, J., Gao, G., Liu, S., Parsons, J., Martin, K., Lourenco, D., Leeds, T.D., Palti, Y. 2018. Accurate genomic predictions for bacterial cold water disease resistance using low-density SNP panels in rainbow trout [abstract]. World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. Species-Aquaculture 2:334.

Prospecting genomic regions associated with columnaris disease in two rainbow trout breeding populations - (Proceedings)
Silva, R., Evenhuis, J., Vallejo, R.L., Gao, G., Martin, K., Leeds, T.D., Lourenco, D., Palti, Y. 2018. Prospecting genomic regions associated with columnaris disease in two rainbow trout breeding populations [abstract]. World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. GP2.

Supplementing rainbow trout broodstock diets with choline and methionine improves offspring growth - (Abstract Only)
Cleveland, B.M., Biga, P. 2018. Supplementing rainbow trout broodstock diets with choline and methionine improves offspring growth [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference. p99.

Similar genetic architecture with shared and unique quantitative trait loci for bacterial cold water disease resistance in two rainbow trout breeding populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallejo, R.L., Liu, S., Gao, G., Fragomeni, B.O., Hernandez, A.G., Leeds, T.D., Parsons, J.E., Martin, K.E., Evenhuis, J., Welch, T.J., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2017. Similar genetic architecture with shared and unique quantitative trait loci for bacterial cold water disease resistance in two rainbow trout breeding populations. Frontiers in Genetics. 8:156. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2017.00156.

Comprehensive analysis of lncRNAs and mRNAs in skeletal muscle of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) exposed to estradiol Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Koganti, P., Yao, J., Cleveland, B.M. 2017. Comprehensive analysis of lncRNAs and mRNAs in skeletal muscle of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) exposed to estradiol [serial online]. Scientific Reports. 7:11780. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-1236-6.

Rapid discovery of SNPs differentiating hatchery steelhead trout from ESA-listed natural-origin steelhead trout using a 57K SNP array Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, W.A., Palti, Y., Gao, G., Warheit, K.I., Seeb, J.E. 2018. Rapid discovery of SNPs differentiating hatchery steelhead trout from ESA-listed natural-origin steelhead trout using a 57K SNP array. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 75:1160-1168. doi:10.1139/cjfas-2017-0116.

Identification of SNPs associated with muscle yield and quality traits using allelic-imbalance analysis analyses of pooled RNA-Seq samples in rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tobasei, R., Ali, A., Leeds, T.D., Liu, S., Palti, Y., Kenney, B., Salem, M. 2017. Identification of SNPs associated with muscle yield and quality traits using allelic-imbalance analysis analyses of pooled RNA-Seq samples in rainbow trout. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 18:582. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-017-3992-z.

RNA-Seq reveals MicroRNA expression signature and genetic polymorphism associated with growth and muscle quality traits in rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paneru, B.D., Al-Tobasei, R., Kenney, B., Leeds, T.D., Salem, M. 2017. RNA-Seq reveals MicroRNA expression signature and genetic polymorphism associated with growth and muscle quality traits in rainbow trout [serial online]. Scientific Reports. 7:9078. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-09515-4.

Genome-wide association studies reveal similar genetic architecture with shared and unique QTL for Bacterial Cold Water Disease resistance in two rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) breeding populations - (Other)
Vallejo, R.L., Liu, S., Gao, G., Fragomeni, B.O., Hernandez, A.G., Leeds, T.D., Parsons, J.E., Martin, K.E., Evenhuis, J., Welch, T.J., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2017. Genome-wide association studies reveal similar genetic architecture with shared and unique QTL for Bacterial Cold Water Disease resistance in two rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) breeding populations. bioRxiv. doi: 10.1101/163964.

Functional Analysis of All Salmonid Genomes (FAASG): an international initiative supporting future salmonid research, conservation and aquaculture - (Other)
Macqueen, D.J., Primmer, C.R., Houston, R.D., Nowak, B.F., Bernatchez, L., Bergseth, S., Davidson, W.S., Gallardo-Escárate, C., Goldammer, T., Guiguen, Y., Iturra, P., Kijas, J.W., Koop, B.F., Lien, S., Maass, A., Martin, S.a.M., Mcginnity, P., Montecino, M., Naish, K.A., Nichols, K.M., Ólafsson, K., Omholt, S.W., Palti, Y., Plastow, G.S., Rexroad, C.E., Rise, M.L., Ritchie, R.J., Sandve, S.R., Schulte, P.M., Tello, A., Vidal, R., Vik, J.O., Wargelius, A. & Yáñez, J.M. 2017. Functional Analysis of All Salmonid Genomes (FAASG): an international initiative supporting future salmonid research, conservation and aquaculture. BMC Genomics. 18: 484.

17ß-Estradiol increases non-CpG methylation in exon 1 of the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) MyoD gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koganti, P., Wang, J., Cleveland, B.M., Yao, J. 2017. 17ß-Estradiol increases non-CpG methylation in exon 1 of the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) MyoD gene. Marine Biotechnology. 19:1-7. doi:10.1007/s10126-017-9756-6.

Immersion of fry in 17-Alpha Methyltestosterone can be highly effective for sex reversal in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Weber, G.M., Leeds, T.D. 2017. Immersion of fry in 17-Alpha Methyltestosterone can be highly effective for sex reversal in rainbow trout [abstract]. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. P4411.

Genome-enabled selection doubles the accuracy of predicted breeding values for bacterial cold water disease resistance compared to traditional family-based selection in rainbow trout aquaculture - (Proceedings)
Vallejo, R.L., Leeds, T.D., Gao, G., Parsons, J.E., Kyle, M.E., Evenhuis, J., Fragomeni, B.O., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2017. Genome-enabled selection doubles the accuracy of predicted breeding values for bacterial cold water disease resistance compared to traditional family-based selection in rainbow trout aquaculture. Genetics in Aquaculture Symposium. Proceedings of the 44th U.S.-Japan Aquaculture Panel Symposium:33-43.

Prospecting genomic regions associated with Columnaris disease in two commercially important rainbow trout breeding populations - (Abstract Only)
Silva, R., Vallejo, R.L., Evenhuis, J., Leeds, T.D., Gao, G., Parsons, J., Martin, K., Lourenco, D., Palti, Y. 2017. Prospecting genomic regions associated with Columnaris disease in two commercially important rainbow trout breeding populations [absctract]. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. 95:103.P209.

Fatty acid partitioning varies across fillet regions during sexual maturation in female rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cleveland, B.M., Weber, G.M., Raatz, S.K., Rexroad III, C.E., Picklo, M.J. 2017. Fatty acid partitioning varies across fillet regions during sexual maturation in female rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 475:52-60.

Genome-wide association studies identify 25 genetic loci associated with resistance to Bacterial Cold Water Disease in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Vallejo, R.L., Liu, S., Gao, G., Fragomeni, B.O., Hernandez, A.G., Leeds, T.D., Parsons, J., Martin, K., Evenhuis, J., Welch, T.J., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2017. Genome-wide association studies identify 25 genetic loci associated with resistance to Bacterial Cold Water Disease in rainbow trout [abstract]. Gordon Research Conferences. P245.

Aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding in the United States: current status, challenges, and priorities for future research Reprint Icon - (Other)
Liu, Z., Leeds, T.D., Vallejo, R.L., Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C., Palti, Y., Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Blackburn, H.D., Rexroad III, C.E., Proestou, D.A. 2017. Aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding in the United States: current status, challenges, and priorities for future research. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 18:191. doi:10.1186/s12864-017-3557-1.

Genomic selection models double the accuracy of predicted breeding values for bacterial cold water disease resistance compared to a traditional pedigree-based model in rainbow trout aquaculture Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallejo, R.L., Leeds, T.D., Gao, G., Parsons, J.E., Martin, K.E., Evenhuis, J., Fragomeni, B.O., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2017. Genomic selection models double the accuracy of predicted breeding values for bacterial cold water disease resistance compared to a traditional pedigree-based model in rainbow trout aquaculture. Genetics Selection Evolution. 49(17):1-33. doi: 10.1186/s12711-017-0293-6.

Transcriptome response to hormonal manipulation of follicle-enclosed oocytes in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Ma, H., Gao, G., Weber, G.M. 2017. Transcriptome response to hormonal manipulation of follicle-enclosed oocytes in rainbow trout. [abstract] Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P1005.

Antisense long non-coding RNAs in rainbow trout: Discovery and potential role in muscle growth and quality traits - (Abstract Only)
Ali, A., Al-Tobasei, R., Leeds, T.D., Kenney, B., Salem, M. 2017. Antisense long non-coding RNAs in rainbow trout: Discovery and potential role in muscle growth and quality traits [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P1008.

MicroRNAs associated with muscle growth and fillet quality in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Paneru, B., Al-Tobasei, R., Leeds, T.D., Kenney, B., Salem, M. 2017. MicroRNAs associated with muscle growth and fillet quality in rainbow trout [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P1006.

Estradiol regulates expression of miRNAs associated with myogenesis in rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koganti, P., Wang, J., Cleveland, B.M., Ma, H., Weber, G.M., Yao, J. 2016. Estradiol regulates expression of miRNAs associated with myogenesis in rainbow trout. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 443:1-14. doi:10.1016/j.mce.2016.12.014.

Leucine and methionine deficiency induce catabolism through non-overlapping mechanisms in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) primary myoblasts - (Abstract Only)
Cleveland, B.M., Radler, L.M. 2017. Leucine and methionine deficiency induce catabolism through non-overlapping mechanisms in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) primary myoblasts [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference. p. 75.

Short-term effects of genistein on gamete quality, steroidogenesis and histological changes in gonads in gibel carp, Carassius auratus gibelio - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nezafatiana, E., Zadmajid, V., Cleveland, B.M. 2017. Short-term effects of genistein on gamete quality, steroidogenesis and histological changes in gonads in gibel carp, Carassius auratus gibelio. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. doi:10.1111/jwas.12399.

Genome-wide association analysis of bacterial cold water disease resistance in rainbow trout reveals the potential of a hybrid approach between genomic selection and marker assisted selection - (Abstract Only)
Palti, Y., Vallejo, R.L., Martin, K., Evenhuis, J., Gao, G., Liu, S., Wiens, G.D., Leeds, T.D., Parsons, J. 2017. Genome-wide association analysis of bacterial cold water disease resistance in rainbow trout reveals the potential of a hybrid approach between genomic selection and marker assisted selection [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. WO40(P1011).

Genome-wide association study for identifying loci that affect fillet yield, carcass, and body weight traits in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gonazlez-Pena, D., Gao, G., Baranski, M., Moen, T., Cleveland, B.M., Kenney, B., Vallejo, R.L., Palti, Y., Leeds, T.D. 2016. Genome-wide association study for identifying loci that affect fillet yield, carcass, and body weight traits in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Frontiers in Genetics. 7(203):1-14. doi:10.3389/fgen.2016.00203.

Identification of commercial rainbow trout strains using a SNP panel - (Abstract Only)
Liu, S., Palti, Y., Martin, K.E., Parsons, J.E., Rexroad III, C.E. 2017. Identification of commercial rainbow trout strains using a SNP panel [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P1009.

A new single-nucleotide polymorphisms database for rainbow trout generated through whole genome resequencing of selected samples - (Abstract Only)
Gao, G., Lien, S., Nome, T., Moen, T., Pearse, D., Thorgaard, G., Palti, Y. 2017. A new single-nucleotide polymorphisms database for rainbow trout generated through whole genome resequencing of selected samples [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P1007.

Genetic line by environment interaction on rainbow trout growth and processing traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cleveland, B.M., Leeds, T.D., Rexroad III, C.E., Summerfelt, S., Good, C., Davidson, J., May, T., Crouse, C., Wolters, W.R., Plemmons, B., Kenney, P. 2017. Genetic line by environment interaction on rainbow trout growth and processing traits. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 79:140-154. doi:10.1080/15222055.2016.1271846.

Assessment of genetic differentiation and genetic assignment of commercial rainbow trout strains using a SNP panel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Palti, Y., Martin, K.E., Parsons, J.E., Rexroad, III, C.E. 2016. Assessment of genetic differentiation and genetic assignment of commercial rainbow trout strains using a SNP panel. Aquaculture. 468(1):120-125. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2016.10.004.

Identification of mitochondrial genome-encoded small RNAs related to egg deterioration caused by postovulatory aging in rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, H., Weber, G.M., Gao, G., Wei, H., Yao, J. 2016. Identification of mitochondrial genome-encoded small RNAs related to egg deterioration caused by postovulatory aging in rainbow trout. Marine Biotechnology. 18(5):584-597. doi:10.1007/s10126-016-9719-3.

Response to five generations of selection for growth performance traits in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leeds, T.D., Vallejo, R.L., Weber, G.M., Gonzalez-Pena, D., Silverstein, J. 2016. Response to five generations of selection for growth performance traits in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 465:341-351.

Effects of incubation temperatures on embryonic and larval survival in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, G.M., Martin, K., Kretzer, J.D., Ma, H., Dixon II, D. 2016. Effects of incubation temperatures on embryonic and larval survival in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 28:285-297. doi:10.1080/10454438.2016.1212447.

Evaluation of genome-enabled selection for bacterial cold water disease resistance using progeny performance data in Rainbow Trout: Insights on genotyping methods and genomic prediction models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallejo, R.L., Leeds, T.D., Fragomeni, B.O., Gao, G., Hernandez, A.G., Misztal, I., Welch, T.J., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2016. Evaluation of genome-enabled selection for bacterial cold water disease resistance using progeny performance data in Rainbow Trout: Insights on genotyping methods and genomic prediction models. Frontiers in Livestock Genomics. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2016.00096.

Specific Roles for 17ß-Estradiol versus Gonad Development in Nutrient Partitioning and Regulation of Nutrient- and Growth-Related Mechanisms During Sexual Maturation in Rainbow Trout - (Abstract Only)
Cleveland, B.M., Weber, G.M. 2016. Specific Roles for 17ß-Estradiol versus Gonad Development in Nutrient Partitioning and Regulation of Nutrient- and Growth-Related Mechanisms During Sexual Maturation in Rainbow Trout. International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology. P6 OR-08.

Leucine and isoleucine reduce protein degradation in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) primary myoblast cultures - (Abstract Only)
Cleveland, B.M. 2016. Leucine and isoleucine reduce protein degradation in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) primary myoblast cultures. Fish Biology Congress. P339614.

Genomic selection for Bacterial Cold Water Disease resistance in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Palti, Y. 2016. Genomic selection for Bacterial Cold Water Disease resistance in rainbow trout. International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology. 1:10.

A New and Improved Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reference Genome Assembly - (Abstract Only)
Gao, G. 2016. A New and Improved Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reference Genome Assembly. International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology. 1: 40.

Bottom-up GGM algorithm for constructing multiple layered hierarchical gene regulatory networks Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumari, S., Deng, W., Gunasekara, C., Chiang, V., Chen, H., Ma, H., Davis, X., Wei, H. 2016. Bottom-up GGM algorithm for constructing multiple layered hierarchical gene regulatory networks. BMC Bioinformatics. 17:132. doi.10.1186/s12859-016-0981-1.

The Atlantic salmon genome provides insights into rediploidization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palti, Y., Lien, S., Koop, B.F., Sandve, S.R., Miller, J.R., Nome, T., Hvidsten, T.R., Leong, J., Minkley, D., Grammes, F., Grove, H., Gjuvsland, A., Karloss, J., Iturra, P., Jones, S., Omholt, S.W., Davidson, W.S., Kent, M.P. 2016. The Atlantic salmon genome provides insights into rediploidization. Nature. 533: 200-2012. doi:10.1038/nature17164.

Effects of steroid treatment on growth, nutrient partitioning, and expression of genes related to growth and nutrient metabolism in adult triploid rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cleveland, B.M., Weber, G.M. 2016. Effects of steroid treatment on growth, nutrient partitioning, and expression of genes related to growth and nutrient metabolism in adult triploid rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 56:1-12.

Transcriptome profiling in fast versus slow-growing rainbow trout across seasonal gradients Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Danzmann, R., Kocmarek, A., Notman, J., Rexroad III, C.E., Palti, Y. 2016. Transcriptome profiling in fast versus slow-growing rainbow trout across seasonal gradients. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 17:1-18. doi: 10.1186/s12864-016-2363-5.

Role of long non-coding RNAs in bacterial cold water disease pathogenesis in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Paneru, B., Tobasei, R., Palti, Y., Wiens, G.D., Salem, M. 2016. Role of long non-coding RNAs in bacterial cold water disease pathogenesis in rainbow trout. Plant and Animal Genome. Paper No. 2-105.

Weighted ssGBLUP improves genomic selection accuracy for bacterial cold water disease resistance in a rainbow trout population - (Abstract Only)
Fragomeni, B., Lourenco, D., Vallejo, R.L., Palti, Y., Misztal, I. 2016. Weighted ssGBLUP improves genomic selection accuracy for bacterial cold water disease resistance in a rainbow trout population [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome. Paper No. 3-208.

A new rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) reference genome assembly - (Abstract Only)
Gao, G., Lien, S., Baranski, M., Moen, T., Miller, M., Liu, S., Hernandez, A., Thorgaard, G., Kent, M., Palti, Y. 2016. A new rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) reference genome assembly [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome. P0467.

Genome-wide association study for identifying genome loci that affect fillet yield in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - (Abstract Only)
Gonzalez-Pena, D., Leeds, T.D., Gao, G., Vallejo, R.L., Palti, Y. 2016. Genome-wide association study for identifying genome loci that affect fillet yield in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome. P075.

Genomic Selection For Bacterial Cold Water Disease Resistance In Rainbow Trout Reveals Large Within-Family Variation That Cannot Be Exploited In Traditional Family-based Selective Breeding - (Abstract Only)
Vallejo, R.L., Leeds, T.D., Martin, K., Evenhuis, J., Gao, G., Wiens, G.D., Parsons, J., Palti, Y. 2016. Genomic Selection For Bacterial Cold Water Disease Resistance In Rainbow Trout Reveals Large Within-Family Variation That Cannot Be Exploited In Traditional Family-based Selective Breeding [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome. P0470.

Identification and Functional Prediction of Large Intergenic Noncoding RNAs (lincRNAs) in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Fu, L., Koganti, P.P., Wang, L., Hand, J.M., Ma, H., Yao, J. 2016. Identification and Functional Prediction of Large Intergenic Noncoding RNAs (lincRNAs) in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Marine Biotechnology. doi 10.1007/s10126-016-9689-5.

Development and validation of a SNP panel for parentage assignment in rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Palti, Y., Gao, G., Rexroad III, C.E. 2015. Development and validation of a SNP panel for parentage assignment in rainbow trout. Aquaculture. 452:178–182. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2015.11.001.

Changes in gene expression during follicle maturation in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss - (Abstract Only)
Weber, G.M., Ma, H., Hoff De Souza, C.J., Leeds, T.D., Gao, G. 2016. Changes in gene expression during follicle maturation in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference. p. 19.

Identification of mitochondrial genome-encoded small RNAs related to egg quality deterioration caused by post-ovulatory aging in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Ma, H., Weber, G.M., Gao, G., Wei, H., Yao, J. 2016. Identification of mitochondrial genome-encoded small RNAs related to egg quality deterioration caused by post-ovulatory aging in rainbow trout [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference. p. 19.

A panel of single nucleotide ploymorphism for parentage assignment in rainbow trout - (Abstract Only)
Liu, S., Palti, Y., Gao, G., Rexroad Iii, C.E. 2016. A panel of single nucleotide ploymorphism for parentage assignment in rainbow trout. Aquaculture America Conference. Paper No. A-345.

Identification of single nucleotide polymorphism markers associated with bacterial cold water disease resistance and spleen size in rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Vallejo, R.L., Palti, Y., Gao, G., Marancik, D.P., Hernandez, A.G., Wiens, G.D. 2015. Identification of single nucleotide polymorphism markers associated with bacterial cold water disease resistance and spleen size in rainbow trout. Frontiers in Genetics. 6:298. doi:10.3389/fgene.2015.00298.

Detection and validation of QTL affecting bacterial cold water disease resistance in rainbow trout using restriction-site associated DNA sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palti, Y., Vallejo, R.L., Gao, G., Liu, S., Hernandenz, A., Rexroad III, C.E., Wiens, G.D. 2015. Detection and validation of QTL affecting bacterial cold water disease resistance in rainbow trout using restriction-site associated DNA sequencing. PLoS One. 10(9):e0138435. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0138435.

Genomic selection for BCWD resistance in Rainbow trout using RADSNP and SNP genotyping platforms, single-step GBLUP and Bayesian variable selection models - (Abstract Only)
Vallejo, R.L., Leeds, T.D., Liu, S., Gao, G., Welch, T.J., Wiens, G.D., Palti, Y. 2015. Genomic selection for BCWD resistance in Rainbow trout using RADSNP and SNP genotyping platforms, single-step GBLUP and Bayesian variable selection models [abstract]. International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture. P05796.

A high density genetic linkage map for rainbow trout (Onchorynchus mykiss) containing 47,839 SNPS - (Abstract Only)
Baranski, M., Palti, Y., Moen, T., Lien, S., Gao, G., Liu, S., Kent, M., Rexroad Iii, C.E. 2015. A high density genetic linkage map for rainbow trout (Onchorynchus mykiss) containing 47,839 SNPS [abstract]. International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture. P04263.