Principles of Genetics and Breeding

5.1.2.3 Triploid mrigal - common carp hybrid

• Triploid mrigal-common carp hybrid could not be reared beyond 14 months and did not show signs of maturity.
• Mrigal matures in 12 months and common carp in 6 months in ponds in India.
• The mrigal–common carp hybrid is sterile and to be a triploid.