Genetic improvement for climate-resilient aquaculture stocks: perspectives on applications in giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)

Chontida Phuthaworn; Sila Sukhavachana; Wansuk Senanan; Nguyen Hong Nguyen; Supawadee Poompuang

doi:10.1016/j.aaf.2026.06.006

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Genetic improvement for climate-resilient aquaculture stocks: perspectives on applications in giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)

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Genetic improvement for climate-resilient aquaculture stocks: perspectives on applications in giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)

Chontida Phuthaworn, Sila Sukhavachana, Wansuk Senanan, Nguyen Hong Nguyen and Supawadee Poompuang

Aquaculture and Fisheries, Vol.Advanced Access

04-Aug-2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaf.2026.06.006

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Abstract

Climate change

Multi-omics approach

Multi-trait models

Random regression models

Reaction norms

Climate change poses increasing challenges to inland aquaculture through rising temperatures, dissolved oxygen depletion, and heightened disease pressure. Genetic improvement of climate resilience has therefore become a priority for sustainable aquaculture production. This perspective paper synthesizes key concepts and methodologies for breeding climate-resilient aquaculture stocks, with a particular focus on giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). We review the genetic basis of phenotypic plasticity, genotype-by-environment interaction, and reaction norms, highlighting their relevance for resilience breeding under dynamic environmental conditions. Using preliminary data from a breeding population in Thailand, which were considered a proof-of-concept and required validation in larger populations, we illustrate the application of reaction-norm models to quantify climate resilience traits and their genetic parameters. Finally, we discuss emerging genomic and omics-based approaches, including genomic selection and multi-omics integration, to enhance prediction accuracy and accelerate genetic gains for resilience. Collectively, this work provides a conceptual and practical framework for developing climate-resilient prawn stocks, supporting the broader adoption of data-driven breeding strategies in tropical aquaculture.

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Title: Genetic improvement for climate-resilient aquaculture stocks: perspectives on applications in giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
Authors: Chontida Phuthaworn - Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
Sila Sukhavachana - Kasetsart University
Wansuk Senanan - Burapha University
Nguyen Hong Nguyen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Supawadee Poompuang (Corresponding Author) - Kasetsart University
Publication details: Aquaculture and Fisheries, Vol.Advanced Access
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.aaf.2026.06.006
ISSN: 2468-550X
Copyright note: © 2026 Shanghai Ocean University. Publishing services by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
Grant note: This research was funded by the Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand to Chontida Phuthaworn with grant number AorWor.6501.0601.4/3205. Additionally, this project was supported by the Office of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand under the Reinventing University System/Visiting Professor Program for the year 2025 to Supawadee Poompuang.
Organisation Unit: School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991261196302621
Output Type: Journal article

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