We are a research team studying factors that influence offspring quality in fish with a high ecological and aquaculture value.
Our work explores how environmental conditions, nutrition, and aquaculture practices – such as breeding protocols and sperm cryopreservation – impact the reproductive quality of broodstocks and, ultimately, the adaptability of their offspring to life in captivity or natural open water bodies.
A key area of our research is the role of non-genetic inheritance, particularly how molecules within reproductive cells, such as different types of RNA and proteins, contribute to the transmission of traits.
To gain deeper insights into the processes that shape offspring development and adaptation, we also investigate the epigenetic regulation of trait inheritance in fish. Epigenetics refers to changes in gene expression that do not alter the DNA sequence, but can still be passed on to subsequent generations, and significantly influence the functioning of an organism.
Our research combines classical, highly standardized methods of zootechnical phenotypic analysis with physiological data and advanced omics techniques, such as transcriptomics and proteomics. This multidimensional approach allows us to generate valuable, unique scientific data with strong practical applications.
By leveraging modern research techniques, we provide knowledge that supports both the scientific community and the aquaculture industry. Our findings contribute to the development of more efficient fish farming and management practices, fostering sustainable fisheries. Additionally, we collaborate with industry partners and engage in the conservation of aquatic ecosystems, promoting biodiversity and the health of aquatic environments.
