Dissertation
Sexual development in the male Eastern Spiny Lobster (Sagmariasus verreauxi): the sex determination mechanism and ongoing regulation of sexual differentiation
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2017
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00632
Abstract
The role of the insulin-like androgenic gland hormone (IAG) has been extensively characterised in the decapod Crustacea as being that responsible for male sexual differentiation and maturation. In particular IAG has been of significant interest due to its application in the production of monosex population culture in commercially important decapod species. The Eastern spiny lobster, Sagmariasus verreauxi, endemic to south- east Australia, is one such commercially valued species, with a growing potential in aquaculture. This work has therefore explored the regulation of male sexual development in S. verreauxi, both to aid its own culture practices and as a model for the Order. Throughout, we have employed the de novo assembled S. verreauxi transcriptome, undertaking a synergy of broad-scale and targeted transcriptomic methods to generate a more cohesive understanding of the regulation of male sexual development.
Details
- Title
- Sexual development in the male Eastern Spiny Lobster (Sagmariasus verreauxi): the sex determination mechanism and ongoing regulation of sexual differentiation
- Authors
- Jennifer Chandler
- Contributors
- Tomer Ventura (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00632
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; GeneCology Research Centre - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450461102621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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