Fenotypisk- og genomisk innovasjon for å takle miljøfaktorer innen akvakultur

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

Genomics can potentially facilitate adaptation to multiple farming environments, by helping to tackle GxE interaction. To enable this, innovations in phenotyping sampling tools and methods are needed, particularly recording and analysing pedigreed animals in multiple commercial environments. This project focuses on such innovations in phenotyping in commercial environments, with the ultimate goal of improving performance and robustness of salmon and shrimp in real-life farm conditions. The project includes 4 work-packages which cover several challenges and improvements for both salmon and shrimp. Since genetic selection is cumulative and permanent, and benefits the entire supply chain, these outcomes will then lead to improved production efficiency, health, and sustainability for the entire salmon and shrimp aquaculture sectors. This project will develop a number of new tools, methods and knowledge that significantly advance our ability to perform accurate selection.