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General information
| Innovation ID | 255 |
| Version ID | 195 |
| Innovation Title | Generation 1 of improved strain of Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) |
| Innovation description | Generation 1 of an improved strain of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) was spawned (>150 families) in Bangladesh. The generation 1 of silver carp has an improved growth rate and thus will enhance production. |
| Reporting Staff | Matthew Hamilton (WF), John Benzie (WF) |
| Year (Reporting) | 2019 |
| Reporting status | Approved |
| Innovation Type | Genetic (variety and breeds) |
| Number of varieties | 1 |
Stage reached
| Stage of Innovation | Stage 1: discovery/proof of concept |
| Year (Stage) | 2019 |
| Stage Description | Fish families spawned and nursed. |
| Has a lead organization | yes |
| Lead Organization | WorldFish |
| Top 5 contributors | No contributors |
Contributions and mapping
| All partners | WorldFish-CGIAR Center/Program (Center) |
| Main CRP | CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems |
| Flagship project | FP1-Sustainable aquaculture |
| Cluster | FP1-1-Fish breeds and genetics |
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Scope
| Geographic scope | Global |
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Targeted outcomes
| Main Sub-IDO | Enhanced genetic gain |
| Other Sub-IDO | |
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Evidences
| Evidences | "Matthew Hamilton. (11/5/2019). Worldfish Silver Carp Genetic Improvement Program G1 families [List of families generated in selective breeding program]." |
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