Publications by authors named "Hein van der Steen"
Article Synopsis
- The Pacific whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is a major aquaculture species, with over 3 million tonnes produced globally each year.
- Current breeding programs focus mainly on physical traits rather than utilizing genetic selection, limiting potential improvements in growth and disease resistance.
- This study developed extensive genomic resources, including a genotyping array with nearly 9,000 valuable SNPs and an integrated genetic map that covers most of the shrimp's genome, aiding in the identification of traits important for breeding.
Advancing the production efficiency and profitability of aquaculture is dependent upon the ability to utilize a diverse array of genetic resources. The ultimate goals of aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding research are to enhance aquaculture production efficiency, sustainability, product quality, and profitability in support of the commercial sector and for the benefit of consumers. In order to achieve these goals, it is important to understand the genomic structure and organization of aquaculture species, and their genomic and phenomic variations, as well as the genetic basis of traits and their interrelationships.
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