Genetic diversity and population structure of farmed and wild Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Uganda: The potential for aquaculture selection and breeding programs.

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Nile tilapia is one of the most important aquaculture species globally, providing high-quality animal protein for human nutrition and a source of income to sustain the livelihoods of many people in low- and middle-income countries. This species is native to Africa and nowadays farmed throughout the world. However, the genetic makeup of its native populations remains poorly characterized. Additionally, there has...

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