Quantifying the genetic parameters of feed efficiency in juvenile Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus.

Hugues de VerdalMarc VandeputteWagdy MekkawyBéatrice ChatainJohn A H Benzie

Published in: BMC genetics (2018)

At this age, FCR is genetically determined in Nile tilapia. A selective breeding program could be possible and could help enabling the development of a more sustainable aquaculture production.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
genome wide
copy number
gene expression