S. Kitada

Hatcheries to high seas: climate change connections to salmon marine survival

This study examines climate change impacts on marine survival of Japanese hatchery chum salmon over 25 years, identifying stressor effects across life stages and regions.

Long-term translocation explains population genetic structure of a recreationally fished iconic species in Japan: Combining current knowledge with reanalysis

The paper analyzes genetic data to show high gene flow and introgression between landlocked and amphidromous Ayu populations in Japan, despite previous assumptions about low reproductive success of translocated landlocked individuals.

Genome-wide association study reveals putative bacterial risk factors for cavitary Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease

This study identifies bacterial genetic variants associated with cavitary Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease using genome-wide association analysis of clinical isolates.

Population structure of chum salmon and selection on the markers collected for stock identification

The paper analyzes genetic data from chum salmon to identify population structure and selection on markers used for stock identification.

Understanding population structure in an evolutionary context: population-specific FST and pairwise FST

The paper introduces a method to visualize population structure using population-specific and pairwise FST values, showing how they reveal evolutionary history and current structure in human and other species data.

Lessons from Japan marine stock enhancement and sea ranching programmes over 100 years

This paper evaluates the efficacy of marine stock enhancement and sea ranching programs in Japan over 100 years, finding small stocking effects and potential economic unprofitability.