Genetic Development of Nile Iilapia Strains in the Philippines for Sustainable and Efficient Fish Farming

摘要

Fish is a key component of human nutrition and food security, especially in developing countries. As the world population rises, the demand for fish and fish productSjalso increases. To meet this need, aquaculture is considered the most viable solution. It is the fastest-growing food production industry worldwide and has been steadily increasing over the years (Garlock et al. 2020, Prabu et al. 2019).