Development of Genetic Improvement in the African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus, Burchell, 1822)
Development of Genetic Improvement in the African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell, 1822) A Thesis Submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy By Suleiman Ihiabe Isa Institute of Aquaculture, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK January 2019 Suleiman I. Isa Institute of Aquaculture 1 Declaration I declare that this thesis has been compiled entirely by me based on research I carried out. It has not been submitted for award of another degree or certificate elsewhere. All information and other sources of assistance have been duly acknowledged. Suleiman Ihiabe Isa January, 2019 Signature of Candidate ---------------------------------------------------------- Signature of First Supervisor ---------------------------------------------------------- Signature of Second Supervisor -------------------------------------------------------- 2 Suleiman I. Isa Institute of Aquaculture Acknowledgements I give praises and gratitude to God Almighty, for preserving my life and giving the ability to complete this journey. What a journey! This journey would not be complete and memorable without acknowledging the people that made the journey possible and rewarding. I am indeed very indebted to my Principal Supervisor, Dr David James Penman, who to me is more than supervisor, but also considered guardian, a mentor and a father. Without your patience, generous support, guidance, scholastic supervision, empathy and encouragement, this experience would never have been the same. I sincerely acknowledge and appreciate your of depth of knowledge, enthusiasm, quick, constructive and valuable feedbacks, and contribution to this research. Words cannot express my appreciation for your kindness. Thank you for always being there for me. I will like to thank my supervisor Dr John Taggart. Sir, permit me to call you “Stirling’s father of molecular biology”.
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