Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib: Is genetic resistance correlated?
Heritability of Streptococcus iniae resistance in Nile tilapia was verified. Demonstrated additive genetic variation in resistance of tilapia to S. agalactiae Ib No genetic correlation between resistance to S. iniae and S. agalactiae Ib Genetic improvement of tilapia for resistance to Streptococcus sp. is feasible.