To develop an integrative strategy for the genetic improvement of the resistance against Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome (Piscirickettsia salmonis) in salmonid species using molecular information

1.- To compare the accuracy of genetic predictions when incorporating different densities of molecular information in genomic selection (GS) models for the genetic evaluation of resistance against SRS in Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. 2.- To identify de novo DNA variants (SNPs) associated to resistance against SRS in the coho salmon genome using next-generation sequencing approaches coupled with a strategy to trace individual genotypes. 3.- To identify candidate genomic regions or genes involved in SRS resistance in common for Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout and coho salmon using a comparative genomic approach. 4.- To develop a DNA-based genetic profiling test (SRS-SNPlex) for assessing levels of the genetic potential of selection candidates, in terms of resistance against SRS, applicable across the three species: Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout and coho salmon.