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REVIEW article

Front. Genet.
Sec. Livestock Genomics
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1398084

Genetic Improvement and Genomic Resources of Important Cyprinid Species: Status and Future Perspectives for Sustainable Production

Provisionally accepted
Kiran D. Rasal Kiran D. Rasal 1Vinay K. Pokanti Vinay K. Pokanti 1Shasti Risha Shasti Risha 1Prachi Asgolkar Prachi Asgolkar 1Harshavarthini M Harshavarthini M 1Arpit Acharya Arpit Acharya 1Siba Shinde Siba Shinde 1Siyag Dhere Siyag Dhere 1Avinash Rasal Avinash Rasal 2Arvind Sonwane Arvind Sonwane 1MANOJ PANDIT BRAHMANE MANOJ PANDIT BRAHMANE 1*Jitendra K. Sundaray Jitendra K. Sundaray 2Naresh Nagpure Naresh Nagpure 1
  • 1 Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • 2 Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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    Cyprinid species are the most cultured aquatic species around the world in terms of quantity and total value. They account for 25% of global aquaculture production and significantly contribute to fulfilling the demand for fish food. The aquaculture of these species is facing severe concerns in terms of seed quality, rising feed costs, disease outbreaks, introgression of exotic species, environmental impacts, and anthropogenic activities.Numerous researchers have explored biological issues and potential methods to enhance cyprinid aquaculture. Selective breeding is extensively employed in cyprinid species to enhance specific traits like growth and disease resistance. In this context, we have discussed the efforts made to improve important cyprinid aquaculture practices through genetic and genomic approaches. The recent advances in DNA sequencing technologies and genomic tools have revolutionized the understanding of biological research. The generation of a complete genome and other genomic resources in cyprinid species has significantly strengthened molecular-level investigations into disease resistance, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to changing environments. We conducted a comprehensive review of genomic research in important cyprinid species, encompassing genome, transcriptome, proteome, metagenome, epigenome, etc. This review reveals that considerable data has been generated for cyprinid species. However, the seamless integration of this valuable data into genetic selection programs has yet to be achieved. In the upcoming years, genomic techniques, gene transfer, genome editing tools are expected to bring a paradigm shift in sustainable cyprinid aquaculture production. The comprehensive information presented here will offer insights for the cyprinid aquaculture research community.

    Keywords: selective breeding, Genetics, Genomics, Cyprinids, genomic selection

    Received: 11 Mar 2024; Accepted: 02 Sep 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Rasal, Pokanti, Risha, Asgolkar, M, Acharya, Shinde, Dhere, Rasal, Sonwane, BRAHMANE, Sundaray and Nagpure. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: MANOJ PANDIT BRAHMANE, Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR), Mumbai, 400 061, Maharashtra, India

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