Conference paper
Genetic improvement programs for Aquaculture species in developing countries: Prospects and challenges
Proceedings of the 18th Conference of Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, pp.342-349
Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG) 30th Anniversary Conference, 18th (Barossa Valley, Australia, 27-Sep-2009 - 03-Oct-2009)
Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics
2009
Abstract
Aquaculture in developing countries is largely based on unimproved fish strains. There is ample evidence indicating the potential of genetic improvement programs and a range of selection methods may be used. Examples of the application of mass, cohort, within family, and combined between-within family are given. The methods are discussed in terms of their effectiveness and suitability. It is concluded that in principle all the methods can work well, provided the selection program is started with a population with a broad genetic base and that during its conduct a balance is struck between selection intensity and containment of inbreeding. Limitations to the implementation of genetic improvement programs and the challenges they face are discussed.
Details
- Title
- Genetic improvement programs for Aquaculture species in developing countries: Prospects and challenges
- Authors
- R W Ponzoni (Author) - WorldFish Center, MalaysiaNguyen Hong Nguyen (Author) - WorldFish Center, MalaysiaH L Khaw (Author) - WorldFish Center, Malaysia
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 18th Conference of Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, pp.342-349
- Conference details
- Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG) 30th Anniversary Conference, 18th (Barossa Valley, Australia, 27-Sep-2009 - 03-Oct-2009)
- Publisher
- Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Centre for Bioinnovation; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450126702621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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