Method for sex identification in fish

摘要

Method for sex identification in fish. The present invention relates to the use 5S ribosomal RNA (rRNA 5S) 18S ribosomal RNA (18S rRNA) or 28S ribosomal RNA (28S rRNA), as a marker to identify the sex of fish. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a method for classifying gender a fish population comprising determining the expression level of 5S rRNA.