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Research progress on germplasm resources of cultured
Labeonine carps in China

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XU Xiaoyan 1,2,3 , HE Roumeng 1,2,3 , HE Ruicong , YU Qiaozhen 1,2,3 ,
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QIU Junqiang 1,2,3 , JIANG Zhiyong , LI Jiale 1,2,3,1*
(1. Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,
Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306 China;
2. Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China;
3. Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding,
Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China;
4. Guangzhou Jianbo Fish Fry Farm Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510220, China;
5. Agro-tech Extension Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510520, China)

Abstract: The major cultured cyprinids of the subfamily Labeoninae in China include mud carp (Cirrhinus molitorella), mrigal
carp (C. mrigala), and rohu carp (Labeo rohita). This review systematically summarizes research on the germplasm resources
of these three species in China and abroad, covering aspects such as their origin, geographical distribution, germplasm
resources, and genetic improvement. The review highlights studies using morphological parameters, isozymes, random ampli-
fied polymorphic DNA (RAPD), mitochondrial DNA sequences, and microsatellite markers to reveal genetic diversity and pop-
ulation genetic structure of the three carp species. This review summarizes recent progress in enhancing key economic traits,
such as growth rate and cold tolerance, in these species through marker-assisted selection, interspecific hybridization, and gene
transfer biotechnology. Future directions for germplasm conservation and genetic breeding are also discussed, recommending
strengthened germplasm collection and organization and accelerated application of modern biotechnologies in breeding pro-
grams. These recommendations provide theoretical guidance for genetic breeding research and technical support for the high-
quality development of the Labeoninae carp aquaculture industry.
Key words: Cirrhinus molitorella; Cirrhinus mrigala; Labeo rohita; germplasm resources; genetic diversity; molecular mark-
ers; genetic improvement
Corresponding author: LI Jiale. E-mail: jlli@shou.edu.cn
Funding projects: China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA (CARS-45)

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