Abstract

The tilapia fish Sarotherodon mossambicus (Teleostei, Cichlidae) is an important protein source for Indonesians, is a strong competitor with some endemic species and .readily hybridizes with other tilapias. A base line assessment of the present genetic diversity of these populations in Indonesia was conducted to facilitate the management of this species. This study compared the effectiveness of the 3 techniques (morphometric, isozyme and RAPD) in revealing differences within and among 9 Javanese populations. The data were also used to estimate the rate of divergence among the populations.

Morphometric analysis showed significant size and shape differences among the populations. Isozyme and RAPD analysis also s howed significant population diffe rentiation (Gst= 0.067; x2= 30.15; pst= 0.217; x2= 38 .95 ; p

LLU Discipline

Biology

Department

Biology

School

Graduate School

First Advisor

Ronald L. Carter

Second Advisor

Leonard R. Brand

Third Advisor

H. Paul Buchheim

Fourth Advisor

David L. Cowles

Fifth Advisor

H. Thomas Goodwin

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degree Level

Ph.D.

Year Degree Awarded

1995

Date (Title Page)

12-1995

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Tilapia -- Indonesia -- Java; Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique; Isoenzymes

Type

Dissertation

Page Count

ix; 177

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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