Genetic Improvement Creates Super Tilapia with 39% More Weight in Santa Catarina
Discover the super tilapia developed by Epagri in Santa Catarina, which achieved 39% more weight through genetic improvement and advanced DNA technology.
TL;DR
- Epagri developed a genetic improvement technique in Santa Catarina, resulting in tilapia that are 39% heavier after five generations.
- The technique uses DNA and nanochips to select for productive and disease-resistant fish.
- The genetically improved tilapia grow faster and have better feed conversion.
- New lineages, like Epagri SC04, offer higher fillet yield and better adaptation to Santa Catarina's climate.
- Epagri has distributed over 318,000 breeder fish to 56 producers in 11 Brazilian states since 2014.
- Modern pisciculture requires professional production systems, including correct pond construction, sanitary management, and biosafety, which Epagri advises on.