The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) is preparing to launch a genome editing mission to boost pearl spot fish production.
About Pearl Spot Fish:
It is commonly known as “Karimeen” in Kerala is an indigenous fish extensively found along the east and south-west coasts of Peninsular India.
Habitat: It is an important candidate species for aquaculture in ponds in both brackishwater and freshwater environments.
It has an elevated laterally compressed body and a small cleft mouth. In the natural habitat, the fish is light green in colour with eight vertical bands.
Seed of pearl spot is available throughout the year along the east and south-west coasts of India. The peak season of abundance is during the months of May-July and November-February.
Distribution: It is one of the most widely available varieties in the South, especially in the Kerala backwaters, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
It is a low-fat, high-protein food, rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which keep our heart and brain healthy.
This variety is also rich in Vitamin D and riboflavin, as well as in minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.
What is Genome Editing?
It is the complete genetic information of an organism and genome editing is a type of genetic engineering in which DNA is inserted, deleted, modified or replaced in the genome of a living organism.
Genome editing targets the insertions to site specific locations.
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