Evolutionary perspectives on thiamine supplementation of managed Pacific salmonid populations
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Abstract
Thiamine deficiency complex (TDC) has been identified in an ever-expanding list of species and populations. In many documented occurrences of TDC in fishes, juvenile mortality can be high—up to 90% at the population level. Such sweeping demographic losses and concomitant decreases in genetic diversity due to TDC can be prevented by treating pre-spawn females or fertilized eggs with supplemental thiamine. However, some fisheries managers are hesitant to widely apply thiamine treatments due to the potential for unforeseen evolutionary consequences. With these concerns in mind, we first review the existing data regarding genetic adaptation to low-thiamine conditions and provide perspectives on evolution-informed treatment strategies with specific population examples. We also provide practical treatment information, consider the potential logistical constraints of thiamine supplementation, and explore the consequences of deciding against supplementation. Until new evidence bolsters or refutes the genetic adaptation hypothesis, we suggest that TDC mitigation strategies should be designed to support maximum population genetic diversity through thiamine supplementation.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Evolutionary perspectives on thiamine supplementation of managed Pacific salmonid populations |
| Series title | Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences |
| DOI | 10.1139/cjfas-2024-0109 |
| Volume | 82 |
| Publication Date | September 09, 2024 |
| Year Published | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Canadian Science Publishing |
| Contributing office(s) | Columbia Environmental Research Center |
| Description | 10 p. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 10 |