Increasing genetic resolution in southern BC chum enabled by whole genome data
PSSI Project Summary
Division: Aquatic Diagnostics, Genomics and Technology (ADGT)
Section: Molecular Genetics
Organization: DFO
Session(s): Hatchery Fitness And Genetics
Presentation Date(s): December 11, 2025
Speakers: Anna Tigano
Abstract:
Genetic sequencing is an effective tool to identify salmon species by stock, but this method is only available where enough genetic information has been gathered and sufficient differentiation has been detected. South Coast chum salmon have not been sequenced intensely enough to fully describe population structure delineation, so this genome sequencing study gathers DNA from across the region to assess differences in genetic markers that could be used to maximize the resolution.