Tilapia Aquaculture: State-of-the-Art

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on research on Tilapia across the entire industry and production chain. It will cover breeding and genetic improvements (e.g., resistant strain selection, the application of genomic technologies), the conservation and utilization of germplasm resources (e.g., genetic diversity, ecological risks of introduction), nutrition and disease control (e.g., feed optimization, immune enhancers, pathogen ecology), market economy and value chains (e.g., global trade trends, consumer market drivers, cost–benefit analyses in farming), and regional development policies and national conditions (such as technology promotion and industrial poverty alleviation cases in China, Southeast Asia, Africa, and other major producing areas).

Tilapia is the second-largest aquaculture species globally, and its sustainable development faces multiple challenges, including germplasm degradation, frequent diseases, and market fluctuations. Through this Special Issue, we aim to highlight interdisciplinary research findings to promote germplasm innovation, green farming models, and industrial chain optimization. We also aim to provide a theoretical basis and practical reference for researchers, enterprises, and policymakers, and assist the global Tilapia industry in efficiently using resources and transitioning to low-carbon production. I am therefore delighted to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue of Fishes entitled “Tilapia Aquaculture: State-of-the-Art”.

Prof. Dr. Jun Qiang
Dr. Jianmeng Cao
Dr. Lanmei Wang
Dr. Wen Wang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Fishes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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• Tilapia
• aquaculture
• breeding
• nutrition
• disease
• aquatic economy
• germplasm resources