Biotechnology of penaeid shrimps : perspectives on physiology of growth reproduction and disease therapeutics Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Foreword Preface Section I: Basics 1. Basics of Genomics in Shrimp 1.1 Introduction 1.2 EST Database as an Approach to Gene Discovery in Shrimp 1.3 Differential Gene Expression Studies and Gene Discovery 1.4 RNA Interference Based Applications in Shrimp Aquaculture 1.5 Genomics and Reproduction in Shrimp 1.6 Genetic Maps and Genomics Libraries in Shrimps 1.7 Challenges of Genomics Research in Shrimps 2. Basics of Proteomics in Shrimp 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Key Technologies used in Proteomics 2.3 Proteomics and Ovarian Development and Maturation Process 2.4 Proteomics and Immunological Responses 2.5 Proteomics and Biotic and Abiotic Stresses 2.6 Challenges in Proteomics with Respect to Shrimp Culture Section II: Reproductive Biotechnology 3. Physiology of Reproduction 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Female Reproductive Physiology 3.3 Assesment of Female Reproductive Maturity 3.4 Development of Ovary 3.5 Process of Oogenesis 3.6 Reproductive Performance of Domesticated Brood Stock 3.7 Male Reproductive Physiology 3.8 Biological Characterization of the Male Reproductive System 3.9 Development of Male Reproductive Organs Morphological Characterization 3.10 Development of Male Reproductive Organs Histological Characterization 3.11 Mechanism of Spermatophore Formation 3.12 Conclusions 4. Neuroendocrine System in Shrimps 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Neuroendocrine System 4.3 Neurosecretory Cell Types 4.4 Non neurosecretory Cells 4.5 Neurosecretory Cells and Secretory Cycle 4.5 Distribution and Mapping of NSCS in Different Ganglia 4.7 Distribution of NSC in the Eyestalk 4.8 Sinus Gland and the X organ Sinus Gland Tract 4.9 Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction.