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Table 1 Traits, trait levels, genetic parameters, and economic values of traits used in the breeding program

From: Cost-benefit analysis of aquaculture breeding programs

Trait

Baseline trait level (trait unit)

Phenotypic variance (trait unit2)

Heritability

Economic value (€ (trait unit)−1 (ton production)−1) [15]

TGC

12.6

2.64

0.34

400

TFC

8.25

1.17

0.26

− 450

M

0.030

 

0.17a

− 7700

  1. TGC = Thermal growth coefficient (g2/3/(day degrees·1000))
  2. TFC = Thermal feed intake coefficient (g0.544/(day degrees·1000))
  3. M = Mortality rate (%/day)
  4. aLiability scale [16]
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