Selective breeding technology for rred tilapia <Oreochromis >sp. in Taiwan

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Selective breeding technology for rred tilapia <Oreochromis >sp. in Taiwan

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The red tilapia originated from a mutant found in Tainan. Through selective breeding, a stable lineage was developed that can produce almost all-red offspring. Its red appearance and high market value, double that of black tilapia, make it a desirable strain. Our technology, which includes mass production and screening, can be transferred to producers, enabling them to efficiently produce and sell fingerling in both domestic and international markets.

Fisheries Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture

The Fisheries Research Institute (FRI), Ministry of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, is Taiwan's primary fisheries research organization. Its predecessor, the Taiwan Governor-General’s Fisheries Research Institute, was established in 1929. After World War II, it became the Taiwan Provincial Fisheries Research Institute. Following the streamlining of provincial governments, the institute was placed under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. The institute's headquarters is located on Heping Island, Keelung City.