Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Strains Cultured in Tanzania

Understanding population structure and genetic diversity within and between local Nile tilapia lines cultured in Tanzania is important for sustainable aquaculture production. This study investigated the genetic structure and diversity among seven Nile tilapia populations in Tanzania (Karanga, Igunga...

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Main Authors: Redempta A. Kajungiro, Christos Palaiokostas, Fernando A. Lopes Pinto, Aviti J. Mmochi, Marten Mtolera, Ross D. Houston, Dirk Jan de Koning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fgene.2019.01269/full