Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals

The oocyte is a complex and fascinating cell that serves as the foundation of embryonic growth. This single cell is the basis of development from a newly fertilized zygote to a functioning multicellular organism. Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals provides valuable and focused coverage of the physiology and development of oocytes vital to unlocking the molecular mechanisms that control oocyte developmental competence in reproductive processes. 

Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals provides a wide breadth of information on physiology of oocytes. Chapters look at a variety of biochemical mechanisms at play within the oocyte during key developmental stages.  Advances such as biomarker discovery and rigorous oocyte competence screening are covered as well as the molecular and systems biology approaches being implemented during in vitro oocyte maturation.

Providing comprehensive coverage of this advancing field of research, Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals will be of interest to anyone working in the animal and reproductive sciences.