Noel Novelo, P.h.D. Assistant Professor, Aquaculture Genetics and Extension School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences
Aquaculture Research Center 103 Athletic Dr. Kentucky State University Frankfort KY, 40601
Contact: Phone: (502) 597-6418 Fax: (502) 597-8118 E-mail: noel.novelo@kysu.edu
Ph.D. Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Louisiana State University M.S. Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences, Kentucky State University M.P.A., Kentucky State University B.A. English Literature, University of Belize
My research focus is on improvement and effective use of genetic and reproduction resources in aquaculture. Research includes studies on DNA marker and color inheritance in ornamental (koi) carp Cyprinus carpio, and Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus; crossbreeding and genetic sex regulation (YY male technology) in Nile Tilapia for improvement of commercially important traits such as growth; and, the development and use ultrasound imaging procedures for sex identification and ovarian reproductive assessment in Nile Tilapia, Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus, American Paddlefish Polyodon spathula, and other fish species.