Development and testing of a combined species SNP array for the European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata).

ABSTRACT: SNP arrays are powerful tools for high-resolution studies of the genetic basis of complex traits, facilitating both selective breeding and population genomic research. The European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) are the two most important fish species for Mediterranean aquaculture. While selective breeding programmes increasingly underpin stock supply for this industry, genomic selection is not yet widespread. Genomic selection has major potential to expedite genetic gain, particularly for traits practically impossible to measure on selection candidates, such as disease resistance and fillet characteristics. The aim of our study was to design a combined-species 60 K SNP array for European seabass and gilthead seabream, and to test its performance o

SUBMITTER: Penaloza C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8276775 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature