Abaho Ivan, Kwikiriza Gerald, Atukwatse Faith, Izaara Andrew A, Ekwangu Joseph, Baguma Sylvester D, Kubiriba Jerome, Kasozi Nasser
Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute, National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Hoima P.O. Box 101, Uganda.
Institute of Integrative Nature Conservation Research, Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research (DIBB), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Gregor Mendel Str., 33, 1080 Vienna, Austria.
Animals (Basel). 2025 Jan 9;15(2):142. doi: 10.3390/ani15020142.
() aquaculture continues to significantly contribute to the growth of the aquaculture sector in Uganda. However, its production is beset by erratic and unreliable seed supply. Also, most hatcheries practice inbreeding of broodstock, resulting in inferior seed characterized by low growth rates. As such, a selective breeding program is necessary to readily avail fast-growing seed that respond to farmers' needs. The present review consolidates available information on developing a breeding program in Uganda. The article discusses the significance of genetic improvement, drawing lessons from successful selective breeding programs in other countries. From a literature review, no systematic selective breeding program was traceable in Uganda. Scanty information on the selective breeding efforts of the species was available, with little evidence of selection for improved performance. Overall, the national capacity for aquaculture research and development, including fish breeding and strain improvement, was weak and poorly funded. The review recommends purposive support for developing a systematic strain improvement breeding program, which will be a source of improved broodstock and seed for hatcheries and farmers, respectively. The program would guide the formulation of standard operating procedures for quality seed production towards ensuring sustainable aquaculture growth in Uganda.
（）水产养殖继续为乌干达水产养殖部门的增长做出重大贡献。然而，其生产受到不稳定和不可靠的鱼苗供应的困扰。此外，大多数孵化场对亲鱼进行近亲繁殖，导致鱼苗质量较差，生长速度缓慢。因此，有必要开展一项选择性育种计划，以便随时提供符合农民需求的快速生长鱼苗。本综述汇总了乌干达制定育种计划的现有信息。文章讨论了遗传改良的重要性，并借鉴了其他国家成功的选择性育种计划的经验教训。通过文献综述发现，乌干达没有可追溯的系统选择性育种计划。关于该物种选择性育种努力的信息很少，几乎没有证据表明为提高性能进行了选择。总体而言，乌干达水产养殖研发的国家能力，包括鱼类育种和品系改良，薄弱且资金不足。该综述建议有针对性地支持制定系统的品系改良育种计划，这将分别为孵化场和农民提供改良的亲鱼和鱼苗来源。该计划将指导制定优质鱼苗生产的标准操作程序，以确保乌干达水产养殖的可持续增长。
