Goal
Evolving genetically improved varieties of prioritized fish and shellfish species
Objectives
- To develop genetically improved varieties of fish and shellfish.
- To develop an integrated cost effective Marker Assisted Selection (MAS) program at national level in carp & prawn species.
- To study OMICS biology for better yield of fish and prawn.
- Promoting HRD program under cutting edge technology in Division.
Major Area of Research
- To develop genetically improved varieties of fish and shellfish through selective breeding.
- To understand genetic variation among commercial important species with respect to performance traits and harness for breeding.
- To develop an integrated cost effective Marker Assisted Selection program at national level in carp & prawn species.
Approaches
- Genetic selection
- Implementation of genomic tools and genomic selection
- Gene edited carps to improve growth
- Integration of broodstock diet and improve variety to produce quality seed
Performance measure
- Propagations of improve varieties across the globe
- Fish with good quality flesh
- Expanding the horizon for quality fish seed production