Heritability of disease resistance to Edwardsiella tarda in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)

Edwardsiella tarda is one of the most prevalent and economically important diseases worldwide in aquaculture, including olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). Genetic improvement for resistance to E. tarda is an alternative strategy for the prevention of disease outbreaks. The objective of this work was to evaluate the genetic parameters of disease resistance by challenge test data. Mortality was recorded daily for 16 days (day1 to 16). At day...