The genetic correlation between feed conversion ratio and growth rate affects the design of a breeding program for more sustainable fish production

Table 2 Genetic parameters of thermal growth coefficient (\({\text{TGC}}\)), feed conversion ratio (\(\text{FCR}\)) and percentage of muscle fat (% fat) used to simulate response to selection

Trait	Heritability	Genetic standard deviation	References
TGC	0.43	0.23	[27]
\({\text{FCR}}\)	0.17	0.38	[12]
% fat	0.42	1.18	[26]

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