Description
Seafood Authenticity and Traceability
A DNA-based Pespective
Coordinators: Naaum Amanda, Hanner Robert
Language: EnglishSubject for Seafood Authenticity and Traceability:
Keywords
Authenticity; Conservation and management; Conservation; Consumer choice; DNA barcoding; DNA sequencing; DNA-based authentication; DNA-based seafood authenticity and traceability applications; DNA-based testing; Ecolabeling; Economic impact; Elasmobranchs; Electrophoresis; Enhanced traceability; Extraction; FINS; Fraud; Human health; IUU fishing; Legislation; Market survey; Mislabeling; Molecular marker; Next-generation sequencing; PCR; PCR-based tools for species ID; Population/point-of-origin
Support: Print on demand
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Seafood Authenticity and Traceability: a DNA-based Pespective is a concise reference showcasing the latest developments in the field. Written for those in food authenticity who may not have a technical molecular biology background, the book covers methods used for DNA analysis and an overview of their applications in fish and seafood, also providing reviews of the technology and processes for each method. It offers a practical and succinct overview of the relationship between accurate identification, traceability, sustainability, and safety of seafood, including an overview of the supply chain and the industry's need for improved traceability.
Chapter 1: Seafood Mislabeling Incidence and Impact Chapter 2: Seafood Traceability and Consumer Choice Chapter 3: Legal Framework for Seafood Authenticity and Traceability Chapter 4: IUU Fishing and Impact on the Seafood Industry Chapter 5: Tools for Seafood Identification Chapter 6: Choosing the Most Appropriate Tool for Your Application Chapter 7: Standardization of DNA-based Analysis Chapter 8: Species Identification Using DNA Sequencing Chapter 9: Species Identification Using Other Tools Chapter 10: Population or Point of Origin Identification
Head of Biodiversity Institute of Ontario at University of Guelph; Science Advisory Committee Member, Traceability Subcommittee, GS1 (Global Standards One); Coordinator Global Fish; leading expert in his field including: Molecular Biodiversity, DNA Barcoding, Forensics, Molecular Diagnostics; published author of books and in journals; invited speaker to more than 100 talks.
- Presents current and future perspectives in the emerging field of traceability, including solid coverage of DNA analysis for origin detection
- Includes molecular authentication tools to improve species identification throughout the seafood industry
- Provides reviews of the technology and processes for each DNA analysis method
- Offers a comprehensive overview for those in food authenticity who may not have an in-depth molecular biology background