Principles of Genetics and Breeding

13.1.12.Mating designs

Designing mating strategies to maximize N_e (effective breeding population) is most useful if the hatchery manager can control breeding to some degree, usually through application of PIT tags, induced spawning, in vitro fertilization, and larval rearing. Cryopreservation also permit greater control over breeding. The following mating schemes rely on the broodstock manager’s control.