Aquaculture

Genome editing revolutionises tilapia production

2025-02-21T11:17:00

Ramon Amaral & John Buchanan

Source: Brazilian Fish

Brazilian Fish is ushering in a new era of innovation with its groundbreaking entry into genomic editing to accelerate advancements in tilapia farming

In partnership with the US-based Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), Brazilian Fish aims to increase Nile tilapia production by editing specific genetic regions that influence performance traits.

Unlike traditional selective breeding, which can take 20 years to achieve genetic improvements, genome editing allows for precise, rapid genetic changes in a single generation.

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