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Genetic diversity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) populations in Ethiopia: insights from nuclear DNA microsatellites and implications for conservation.
BMC ecology and evolution - 7 Jun 2021
Tesfaye Genanaw, Curto Manuel, Meulenbroek Paul, Englmaier Gernot K, Tibihika Papius Dias, Alemayehu Esayas, Getahun Abebe, Meimberg Harald
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) is among the economically most important freshwater fish species in East Africa, and a major source of protein for local consumption. Human induced translocations of non-native stocks for aquaculture and fisheries have been found as a potential threat to the genetic diversity and integrity of local populations. In the present study, we investigate...
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