Geir Kåre Totland

Professor Emeritus

Department of Biological Sciences (BIO)

E-mailGeir.Totland@uib.no
Phone+47 415 19 088
Visitor Address
Thormøhlens gate 53 A/B
Postal Address
Postboks 7803

5020 Bergen

Publications

Academic article

Show author(s) (2017). The notochord in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) undergoes profound morphological and mechanical changes during development. Journal of Anatomy. 639-654.

Show author(s) (2014). Transcriptome sequencing of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) notochord prior to development of the vertebrae provides clues to regulation of positional fate, chordoblast lineage and mineralisation. BMC Genomics.

Show author(s) (2013). Regional changes in vertebra morphology during ontogeny reflect the life history of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.). Journal of Anatomy. 615-624.
Show author(s) (2013). Mineralization of the vertebral bodies in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) is initiated segmentally in the form of hydroxyapatite crystal accretions in the notochord sheath. Journal of Anatomy. 159-170.

Show author(s) (2011). Sustained swimming increases the mineral content and osteocyte density of salmon vertebral bone. Journal of Anatomy. 490-501.
Show author(s) (2011). Identification of vimentin- and elastin-like transcripts specifically expressed in developing notochord of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.). Cell and Tissue Research. 191-202.

Show author(s) (2010). Collagen type XI alpha 1 may be involved in the structural plasticity of the vertebral column in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.). Journal of Experimental Biology. 1207-1216.

Show author(s) (2006). Stepwise enforcement of the notochord and its intersection with the myoseptum: an evolutionary path leading to development of the vertebra? Journal of Anatomy. 339-357.
Show author(s) (2006). Impact of smolt production strategy on vertebral growth and mineralisation during smoltification and the early seawater phase in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar, L.). Aquaculture. 715-728.

Show author(s) (2005). Vertebrae of the trunk and tail display different growth rates in response to photoperiod in Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., post-smolts. Aquaculture. 516-524.
Show author(s) (2005). The salmon vertebral body develops through mineralization of two preformed tissues that are encompassed by two layers of bone. Journal of Anatomy. 103-114.
Show author(s) (2005). Deformation of the notochord by pressure from the swim bladder may cause malformation of the spine in reared Atlantic cod larvae: a case study. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 121-128.
Show author(s) (2005). A segmental pattern of alkaline phosphatase activity within the notochord coincides with the initial formation of the vertebral bodies. Journal of Anatomy. 427-436.
Show author(s) (2005). A segmental pattern of alkaline phosphatase activity with the notochord coincides with the initial formation of the vertebrae. Journal of Anatomy. 427-436.

Show author(s) (2004). Pinealectomy induces malformation of the spine and reduces the mechanical strength of the vertebrae in Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar. Journal of Pineal Research. 132-139.

Show author(s) (2003). Ontogenetic appearance and distribution of the digestive hormone cholecystokinin (CCK)in fish. Fisheries Science. 963-964.
Show author(s) (2003). Notochord segmentation may lay the pathway for the development of the vertebral bodies of the Atlantic salmon Salmo salar. Anatomy and Embryology. 263-272.
Show author(s) (2003). Notochord segmentation may lay down the pathway for the development of the vertebral bodies in the Atlantic salmon. Anatomy and Embryology. 263-272.
Show author(s) (2003). Hatchability of eggs from Atlantic cod, turbot and Atlantic halibut after disinfection with ozonated seawater. Aquaculture. 245-254.
Show author(s) (2003). Distribution of cholecystokinin - immunoreactive cells in the digestive tract of the larvae teleost ayu, Plecoglossus altivelis. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 116-121.

Show author(s) (2002). Spatial distribution of muscle fibre types within skeletal muscle fascicules from standardbred horses. Anatomical Record. 131-136.
Show author(s) (2002). Spatial distribution of fiber types within skeletal muscle fascicles from Standardbred horses. Anatomical Record. 131-136.
Show author(s) (2002). Pathology in persistent nodavirus-infected juvenile Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 161-169.
Show author(s) (2002). Pathological changes in juvenile Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus persistently infected with nodavirus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 161-169.
Show author(s) (2002). Ontogeny of cholecystokinin - immunoreactive cells in the digestive tract of bluefin tuna, Thunnas thynnus, larvae. Sarsia. 258-262.
Show author(s) (2002). Increasing levels of dietary vitamin D3 fed to first-feeding fry of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): effect on growth, mortality, calcium content and bone formation. Aquaculture Nutrition. 103-111.
Show author(s) (2002). Hypervitaminosis A in first-feeding fry of the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.). Aquaculture Nutrition. 7-13.

Show author(s) (2001). Ontogeny of cholecystokinin producing cells in Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) larvae. General and Comparative Endocrinology.

Show author(s) (2000). The pathogenicity of nodavirus strains freom striped jack pseudocaranx dentex and Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus studied by waterborne challenge of yolk-sac larvae of both teleost species. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 169-175.
Show author(s) (2000). Proliferation of mitochondria and gene expression of carnitine palmitoyltransferase and fatty acyl-CoA oxidase in rat skeletal muscle, heart and liver by hypolipidemic fatty acids. Biology of the Cell. 317-329.
Show author(s) (2000). Proliferation of mitochondria and gene expression of carnitine palmitoyltransferase and fatty acyl-CoA oxidase in rat skeletal muscle, heart and liver by hypolipidemic fatty acids. Biology of the Cell. 317-329.
Show author(s) (2000). Ozonated sea-water inactivates nodavirus following challenge of Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) eggs and increases survival of the larvae. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 89-96.
Show author(s) (2000). Effects of different dietary fat levels in cage-fed Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Eur J Lipid Nutrition. 282-286.
Show author(s) (2000). Characterisation of the capsid protein gene from a nodavirus strain affecting Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus and design of an optimal reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) detection assay. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 79-88.

Show author(s) (1999). Transmission of viral encephalopathy and retionopathy (VER) to yolk sac larvae of the Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus: occurence of nodavirus in various organs and a possible route of infection. . Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 95-106.

Show author(s) (1997). Vacuolating encephalopathy and reinopathy associated with a nodavirus: a probable cause of mass mortality of cultured larval Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus L. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 85-97.
Show author(s) (1997). Mitochondrion is the principal target for nutritional and pharmacological control of triglyceride metabolism. Journal of Lipid Research. 183-190.
Show author(s) (1997). Mitochondrion is the principal target for nutitional and pharmacological control of triglyceride metabolism. Journal of Lipid Research. 183-190.
Show author(s) (1997). Detection of nodavirus in heart tissue from reared Atlantic salmon Salmo salar suffering from caridac myopathy syndrome (CMS). Diseases of Aquatic Organisms.

Show author(s) (1996). Transmission of infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) through natural secretions and excretions from infected smolts during their presymptomatic phase. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 25-31.
Show author(s) (1996). Increased fatty acid oxidation and polydispersity of rat liver mitochondria and peroxisomes induced by the hypolipidemic agent tetradecylthioacetic acid. Biology of the Cell. 105-112.
Show author(s) (1996). A hypolipidemic peroxisome proliferating fatty acid induces polydispersity of rat liver mitochondria. Biology of the Cell. 105-112.

Show author(s) (1995). Mass mortality of larval and juvenile hatchery-reared halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.) associated with the presence of viruslike particles in vacuolated lesions in the central nervous system and retina. Bulletin of The European Association of Fish Pathologists. 176-180.
Show author(s) (1995). Dødelighet hos kveitelarver. Norsk Fiskeoppdrett. 30-31.

Show author(s) (1992). The complete nucleotide sequence of the Atlantic salmon growth hormone I gene. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. 345-348.

Academic lecture

Show author(s) (2013). DEEP SEQUENCING REVEALS MINERALIZING NOTOCHORD TRANSCRIPTOME, DURING AXIAL SKELETON ENFORCEMENT FROM NOTOCHORD TO VERTEBRA IN ATLANTIC SALMON (SALMO SALAR L.).

Show author(s) (2012). The Atlantic salmon (Salmo Salar L.) notochord displays a dynamic transcriptome prior to and during vertebral segmentation.

Show author(s) (2008). Roles of fat soluble vitamins in bone development and mineral metabolism.

Show author(s) (2006). Fettløselige vitaminers rolle i beinutvikling og mineralmetabolisme.

Show author(s) (2005). Elevated retinol levels do not cause spinal deformities in the developing salmon embryo.

Show author(s) (2004). Roles of fat soluble vitamins in bone development and mineral metabolism.

Show author(s) (2003). "Nakkeknekk" hos oppdrettstorsk.

Show author(s) (2001). Hypervitaminosis A in first-feeding fry of the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.).

Show author(s) (2000). Ontogeny of colecystokinin producing cells in Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) larvae.

Show author(s) (1996). Ny kunnskap om vitamin A hos marine fiskelarver.

Show author(s) (1994). Transmission of infectious salmon anemia (ISA) throug naturally secreted material.
Show author(s) (1994). Tidlig smittespredning fra ILA-infisert fisk.
Show author(s) (1994). Naturlige smitteveier for ILA.
Show author(s) (1994). Infective salmon anemis (ISA)- associated monoclonal antibodies generated by subtractive immunization.
Show author(s) (1994). ILA-assosierte proteiner i prøver fra ILA-infiserte fisk.

Non-fiction book

Show author(s) (1997). Fiskeanatomi. Høyskoleforlaget, Kristiansand.

Show author(s) (1995). Fiskeanatomi. Zoologisk institutt, avd. Zoologisk laboratorium, UiB.

Thesis at a second degree level

Show author(s) (2004). Slaktetemperaturens innvirkning på drypptap og muskelforkorting i filet fra oppdrettet atlantisk laks (Salmo salar L.) og hvite muskelfibrer sin morfologi før og under rigor.

Masters thesis

Show author(s) (2006). Morfologiske effekter av vaksineindusert bukhinnebetennelse på bukspyttkjertelen hos Atlanterhavslaks (Salmo salar L.).

Research groups

Marine Developmental Biology