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University of Idaho

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Rm 213
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330

Phone: 208-885-6345

Fax: 208-885-6420

Email: avfs@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/avfs

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Matt Powell

Matt Powell

Professor

Office

Aquaculture Research Institute

Phone

208-837-9096

Mailing Address

Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station
3059F National Fish Hatchery Road
Hagerman, ID 83332

Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1995
M.S., University of Idaho, 1990
B.S., University of Idaho, 1985

  • Improved understanding of molecular genomic mechanisms involved in metabolism and physiology such as carbohydrate utilization among salmonids
  • Development of novel molecular genomic methods to detect disease or differentiate hatchery and wild populations

  • Lee, K., S. Rahimnejad, M. S. Powell, F. T. Barrows, S. Smiley, P. Bechtel and R.W. Hardy. 2013. Salmon testes meal as a functional feed additive in fish meal and plant-protein based diets for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry. Aquaculture Research DOI: 10.1111/are.12313.
  • Weigel, D. E., P. J. Connolly and M. S. Powell. 2013. The impact of small irrigation diversion dams on the recent migration rates of steelhead and redband trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Conservation Genetics 14:1255-1267.
  • Santin, A. E., A. J. Searle, V. D. Winston, M. S. Powell, R. W. Hardy and K .J. Rodnick. 2013. Glycated hemoglobin is not an accurate indicator of glycemia in rainbow trout. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A 165: 343-352.
  • Weigel, D. E., P. J. Connolly and M. S. Powell. 2013. Fluvial rainbow trout contribute to the colonization of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in a small stream. Environmental Biology of Fishes DOI 10.1007/s10641-013-0204-9.
  • Wacyk, J., M. Powell, K. Rodnick, K. Overturf, R. Hill and R. Hardy. 2012. Dietary protein source significantly alters hepatic transcriptional activity in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed amino acid balanced diets. Aquaculture 356-357:223-234.
  • Sealey, W. M, F.T. Barrows, C.E. Smith, J.M. Wacyk, B.C. Donahower, M.S. Powell, R.W. Hardy and E.A. Shelden (accepted) Heat shock protein regulation in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, is altered by dietary soybean meal inclusion and anti-phospholipase A2 antibody. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society.
  • Weigel, D, P. Connolly, K. Martens and M. Powell (accepted) Colonization of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in a natal stream after barrier removal. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.
  • Venold, F.F., B. Patro, M. Becerra, M. Powell, J. Faler, A. Krogdahl, and R. Hardy (submitted) Effect of dietary lipid level on growth, intestinal fatty acid binding protein, and hepatic indicators of lipid metabolism in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum). Aquaculture Research.
  • Wacyk, J., M. Powell, K. Rodnick, K. Overturf, R. Hill and R. Hardy. (submitted) Dietary protein source significantly alters hepatic transcriptional activity in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed amino acid balanced diets. Aquaculture.
  • Anders, P. and M. Powell. (submitted) Incorporating reproductive and life history traits, genetic principles and techniques into conservation and management of white surgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) in the Columbia River Basin, USA. Journal of Applied Ichthyology.
  • Sealey, W. M, F.T. Barrows, C.E. Smith, J.M. Wacyk, B.C. Donahower, M.S. Powell, R.W. Hardy and E.A. Shelden (accepted) Heat shock protein regulation in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, is altered by dietary soybean meal inclusion and anti-phospholipase A2 antibody. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society.
  • Anders, P., A. Drauch-Shreier, B. May, J. Rodzen, M. Powell, and S. Narum. 2011. A review of genetic evaluation tools for conservation and management of sturgeons: Roles, benefits, and limitations. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 27(2):3-11. 
  • Campbell, M. R., C.M. Kozfkay, K.A. Meyer, M.S. Powell and R. N. Williams 2011. Historical influences of volcanism and glaciation in shaping mitochondrial DNA variation and distribution in Yellowstone cutthroat trout Oncorhynchus clarki bouvieri across its native range. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.
  • Powell, M.S., B.D. Robison, K.J. Rodnick, G.K. Murdoch, R.A. Hill, D. J.A. Stone, R.E. Drew, K.P. Plant, F.T. Barrows, and R.W. Hardy. (Submitted) Temporal Variation in Physiological and Transcriptional Effects of Dietary Starch Manipulation in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Journal of Experimental Biology. 
  • Campbell, M. R., C.M. Kozfkay, K.A. Meyer, M.S. Powell and R. N. Williams (In Press) Historical influences of volcanism and glaciation in shaping mitochondrial DNA variation and distribution in Yellowstone cutthroat trout Oncorhynchus clarki bouvieri across its native range. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. 
  • Lee, K.J., M.S. Powell, F.T. Barrows, S. Smiley, P. Bechtel, R.W. Hardy. 2010. Evaluation of supplemental fish bone meal made from Alaska seafood processing byproducts and dicalcium phosphate in plant-protein based diets for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture 302:248-255.
  • Powell, M.S., R.W. Hardy, T.A. Flagg and P.A. Kline. 2010. Proximate composition and energy content of migrating wild and planted Redfish Lake sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka). North American Journal of Fisheries Management 30:530-537.

Contact

University of Idaho

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Rm 213
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330

Phone: 208-885-6345

Fax: 208-885-6420

Email: avfs@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/avfs

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