Evidence map›Paper›PMID 41405655›Full record

ReviewGenes & genomics2025

Clariid catfish hybridization in aquaculture: a comprehensive review of strategies, challenges, and future directions.

Ukam Uno, Uduak Edem, Thitipong Panthum, Worapong Singchat, Aingorn Chaiyes, Narongrit Muangmai, Prateep Duengkae, Chomdao Sinthuvanich, Jiraboon Prasanpan, Darren Griffin and 3 more

Abstract readReview
PubMed Publisher
In one paragraph

Review in Genes & genomics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
1citing papers in PubMed
–field-weighted citation impact
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Article
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Ukam UnoAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Uduak EdemAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Thitipong PanthumAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Worapong SingchatAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Aingorn ChaiyesAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Narongrit MuangmaiAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Prateep DuengkaeAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Chomdao SinthuvanichAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Jiraboon PrasanpanKalasin Fish Hatchery Farm, Betagro Public Company Limited, Buaban, Yangtalad District, Kalasin, 46120, Thailand.
Darren GriffinAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Saharuetai JeamsripongResearch Unit in Microbial Food Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
Yoichi MatsudaAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Kornsorn SrikulnathAnimal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand. kornsorn.s@ku.ac.th.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5985-7258

Funding

Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program 6501.2107/160International SciKU Branding (ISB), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart UniversityKasetsart University Research and Development Institute FF(KU)51.67Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute FF(KU)61.69)Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute Institute (FF(S-KU)17.66National Research Council of Thailand: High-Potential Research Team Grant Program N42A660605National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) N42A650233Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMU-C) under the Global Partnership Program C23F670224)Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development and Innovation (PMU-B) B13F670053Program Management Unit on Area Based Development (PMU-A) A11F680039Program Management Unit on Area Based Development (PMU-A) A11F680039-01Program Management Unit on Area Based Development (PMU-A) A11F680039-02Program Management Unit on Area Based Development (PMU-A) A11F680039-03Thailand Science Research and Innovation Fund Chulalongkorn University and National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) N42A660897
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHybridization within the family Clariidae has been recognized as a crucial strategy for genetic improvement in aquaculture, particularly in Asia and Africa, due to its potential to enhance growth, feed efficiency, tolerance, and disease resistance.

objectiveThis review synthesizes information on the biological, genetic, and technological aspects of clariid catfish hybridization, explaining its benefits and highlighting the ecological and regulatory challenges in aquaculture.

methodsPublished information on reproductive biology, hybrid performance, induced breeding, and genomic resources of clariid catfish was examined and summarized.

resultsThe reproductive biology of clariid catfish, including external fertilization, overlapping spawning periods, and premating barriers, was described, which shows that viability is promoted. Notable crosses such as Clarias gariepinus × Heterobranchus longifilis and Clarias gariepinus × Clarias macrocephalus were reported, which demonstrated heterosis with higher growth, feed efficiency, and survival rate. Breeding using hormonal agents such as luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone analog, human chorionic gonadotropin, and Ovaprim has facilitated the production of hybrids. Challenges such as partial sterility, phenotypic variability, and decline of vigor in the F

conclusionsSustainability of clariid catfish hybridization depends on the integration of genomic tools into breeding programs, deployment of sterile hybrids, reinforcement of biosafety systems, and establishment of regional policies. A balance between productivity and conservation is necessary; Clarias hybridization supports aquaculture development but requires careful consideration to protect biodiversity.

Indexed as

Aquaculture geneticsBiodiversity conservationClarias gariepinusClariid catfish hybridizationHeterosis

Identifiers

PMID41405655

What Socratic holds

Textmetadata
Read underepoch 390

Registered trials

None linked

Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the Socratic graph.