Prospects for genetic technology in salmon breeding programmes

Selective breeding has been very successful in increasing production in Atlantic salmon. Gene technology opens new opportunities to comprehend the nature of the genetic variation underlying production traits. Two major areas in which gene technology may play an important role are (1) production of genetically modified fish and (2) development and utilization of genetic markers. Several studies of transgenic salmonids have shown substantially increased growth rates. However, many different issues are related to whether genetically modified fish should be used or not. Genetic markers can be used for aquaculture purposes and for monitoring wild populations. Construction of genetic maps based on markers enables the identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) and/or markers linked to them. This will facilitate marker‐assisted selection, enabling improvement in economically important traits, in particular traits difficult to breed for, such as food conversion efficiency and disease resistance. Several experiments aimed at mapping QTL in salmonids using genetic markers are ongoing. DNA marker technologies can also be used for identification and monitoring of lines, families and individuals, and for genetic improvement through selection for favourable genes and gene combinations.     

镜鲤多家系体长和体质量QTL定位分析

为了克服单个家系数量性状位点(QTL)检测效率低、假阳性高等缺点,实验利用250对微卫星(SSR)标记对镜鲤8个全同胞家系的522尾子代进行基因组扫描,采用半同胞家系的分析策略对镜鲤体长(SL)和体质量(BW)性状进行QTL分析。结果显示,基于父系的QTL分析,共检测到4个QTL区间,其中,3个体长的QTL中,1个为95%基因组水平(genome-wide)显著性,位于LG24,可解释表型变异率为20.3%;其余2个均为95%染色体水平(chromosome-wide)显著性,分别位于LG6和LG30,可解释表型变异率分别为11.9%和11.6%。1个体质量的QTL达到99%基因组水平,位于LG24,可解释表型变异率达到38.3%,且与体长QTL区间重叠。基于母系的QTL分析,共检测到8个QTL区间,其中,5个体长的QTL中,1个为99%染色体水平,位于LG8,可解释表型变异率为16.6%;其余4个均为95%染色体水平,分别位于LG24、LG30、LG31和LG45,可解释表型变异率为9.6%~14.2%,且位于LG24和LG30上的QTL为父母本共有;3个体质量的QTL均与体长QTL区间重叠,1个为95%染色体水平,位于LG24,其余2个均为99%染色体水平,位于LG30和LG45,可解释表型变异率分别为14.1%和13.6%。进一步分析发现,位于LG24上的体长和体质量QTL区间重叠且均为父母本共有,体质量的3个QTL均与体长QTL存在重叠区域且呈现成簇分布的特点。本研究结果不仅可以为鲤分子育种提供更可靠的标记,而且为家系和品种间QTL变异规律的探索提供基础数据。     

Plasma protein levels as potential marker traits for resistance to furunculosis

Abstract. The feasibility of including individual records on correlated traits in a family selection programme which aims to increase resistance to furunculosis in Atlantic salmon was studied; markers were selected because of their potential role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Fibrinogen and α₂-antiplasmin both show genetic variation; both are correlated with survival after challenge with Aeromonas salmonicida , the correlation being 0·44 and 0·37 ( P < 0·05), respectively, and it is possible to measure both on a large scale at low costs. Contrary to α₂-antiplasmin, fibrinogen was negatively correlated with survival due to furunculosis within the 10 most resistant families and within the 10 most susceptible families in contrast to an overall positive correlation. This inconsistency could be attributable to the presence of different allelic phases in different families, and of major linked loci influencing survival and fibrinogen levels. Thus, only α₂-antiplasmin fulfils the requirements for a marker trait for resistance to the disease suitable for individual selection at the population level, whereas the use of fibrinogen would be restricted to within family selection. The full statistical model explained 51% of the variation in resistance to furunculosis, and α₂-antiplasmin contributed 15% to this variation when considered as a separate entity. Thus, the additional gain from including individual records on α₂-antiplasmin in a family selection programme could be significant.     

罗氏沼虾抗病选育群体的抗病性能及其遗传多样性分析

为深入了解罗氏沼虾抗病选育群体的抗病力和遗传信息,通过人工注射溶藻弧菌感染16个罗氏沼虾选育群体,并利用微卫星分子标记对选育群体进行遗传结构分析。结果显示,16个选育群体抗溶藻弧菌感染能力存在明显差别,并从中鉴定出抗病力强的群体3个(SCR11-6、SCR11-11和SCR11-16),其在感染溶藻弧菌感染后的成活率达80%;抗病力比较强的群体7个;抗病力一般的群体4个,成活率为65%～70%;抗病力差的群体2个,成活率为35%～50%。8对微卫星引物共检测到53个等位基因,每对引物的等位基因数为5～9个,平均为6.625个,多态信息含量(PIC)为0.629 4～0.829 4,平均为0.732 3。16个群体的平均PIC为0.493 2～0.695 6,平均观测杂合度为0.506 2～0.651 3,平均期望杂合度为0.551 9～0.733 2,遗传相似系数平均为0.655 2,遗传距离平均为0.434 4。并对DP和SP两群体罗氏沼虾个体扩增出的差异条带进行统计,分析其与罗氏沼虾抗病性状的相关性。结果表明,5个微卫星位点SUGbp8-103b、SUGbp8-101c、MRMB11、SUGbp8-137和MRMC2分别在203、263、185、335和96 bp等位基因与罗氏沼虾抗病性状存在一定的相关性,其中,位点MRMB11在185 bp等位基因跟抗病性有极显著的正相关性,相关系数为0.282。研究表明,16个选育群体中有4个群体的抗病力较强,同时与其它12个选育群体相比,这4个群体遗传多样性也比较丰富,这些罗氏沼虾群体的筛选为罗氏沼虾抗病新品种的培育奠定了重要基础。     

镜鲤体质量和体长的QTL定位研究

以镜鲤(Cyprinus carpio L.)全同胞家系为材料,用940对微卫星(SSR)标记进行基因组扫描,采用半同胞家系的分析策略对体质量(BW)和体长(SL)进行QTL定位分析。QTL检测显示:基于父系的QTL分析,共检测到8个QTL区间。5个与体质量相关的QTL区间中,1个QTL为95%基因组水平(genome-wide)显著性,位于LG26连锁群,其他4个QTL均为95%染色体水平(chromosome-wide)显著性;3个与体长相关的QTL区间与体质量的QTL区间重叠,其中,1个QTL为99%基因组水平显著性,其余2个QTL均为95%染色体水平显著性。基于母系的QTL分析,共检测到11个QTL区间。6个与体质量相关的QTL区间中,1个QTL为99%基因组水平显著性,位于LG26,2个QTL为99%染色体水平显著性,其余3个QTL均为95%染色体水平显著性;5个与体长相关的QTL中有4个与体质量QTL区间重叠,其中,1个QTL为99%基因组水平显著性,1个QTL为99%染色体水平显著性,其余3个QTL均为95%显著性染色体水平。结果表明,在LG26上,存在着与体质量和体长都显著相关的QTL区间,且均达到基因组显著性水平,最小置信区间为3 cM。此QTL结果可以应用于鲤鱼分子标记辅助育种。     

Integrating molecular genetic technology with traditional approaches for genetic improvement in aquaculture species

Genetic improvement of aquaculture species offers a substantial opportunity for increased production efficiency, health, product quality and, ultimately, profitability in aquacultural enterprises. Technolo‐gies exist that can be implemented immediately to improve multiple traits that have economic value, while simultaneously accounting for inbreeding effects. Genetic improvement techniques for delivering genetic gain include formal definition of the breeding objective, estimation of genetic parameters that describe populations and their differences, evaluation of additive and non‐additive genetic merit of individuals or families and defining the structure of a breeding programme in terms of mating plans. Novel genetic technologies involving the use of DNA‐based tools are also under development for a range of aquaculture species. These gene marker technologies can be used for identification and monitoring of lines, families and individuals, monitoring and control of inbreeding, diagnosis of simply inherited traits and genetic improvement through selection for favourable genes and gene combinations. The identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL), and direct or linked markers for them, will facilitate marker‐assisted selection in aquaculture species, enabling improvement in economically important traits, particularly those that are difficult to breed for, such as food conversion efficiency and disease resistance.     

半滑舌鳎抗哈维氏弧菌病相关微卫星标记筛选及QTL定位

为了筛选出与抗哈维氏弧菌病相关的微卫星标记并进行QTL定位,以2014年感染实验中存活率为52.22%的半滑舌鳎(Cynoglossus semilaevis)家系F1412(Family+年份+家系号)为材料,采用混合分离子分析法(bulked segregant analysis,BSA)对169个微卫星标记(SSR)进行筛选,得到1个可能与哈维氏弧菌病相关的微卫星标记scaffold479_23523。用scaffold479_23523所在的连锁群LG18上的37个SSR对94尾抗病、感病个体进行基因分型,得到3个图谱:整合图谱(LG18)、雌性图谱(LG18F)和雄性图谱(LG18M),并用两种不同的模式进行单标记分析和QTL定位。模式一得到3个显著性相关标记(P0.05)和1个极显著性相关标记(P0.01),图谱LG18F定位出一个区间qE-F1;模式二得到4个显著相关标记(P0.05)和1个极显著相关标记(P0.01),图谱LG18M定位出两个区间qE-M1、qE-M2。在全基因组序列的分布范围上,区间qE-F1包含了qE-M1及qE-M2,因此qE-F1更可能与抗病性状相关。本研究开发出了抗哈维氏弧菌病性状相关微卫星标记及QTL区间,为抗病新品种的培育奠定了基础。     

Genotyping‐by‐sequencing for construction of a new genetic linkage map and QTL analysis of growth‐related traits in Pacific bluefin tuna

Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) has high market value, but its wild populations have decreased in recent years. The broodstock of Pacific bluefin tuna that were hatched artificially and reared under aquaculture conditions is beginning to be used for production. The creation of broodstock with commercially valuable traits, such as rapid growth, is therefore of great interest. Genetic linkage map‐based identification of markers associated with quantitative trait loci (QTLs) facilitates marker‐assisted selection (MAS) breeding and allows efficient genetic improvement of broodstock. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)‐based genetic linkage map construction using the genotyping‐by‐sequencing method can expand the number of mapped markers and help identify growth‐related QTLs. In this study, we constructed sex‐specific maps for 24 linkage groups consisting of 677 SNP and 651 microsatellite markers. The total lengths of 93 progenies in the mapping population followed normal distribution, with an average length of 9.4 mm. We performed composite interval mapping in the mapping population. QTL analysis revealed one significant QTL in LG10 on the female linkage map. The genetic linkage map—the second such map generated for Pacific bluefin tuna—and the growth‐related QTLs detected in this study will be useful for tuna aquaculture MAS programs.     

Identification of potential general markers of disease resistance in Exopalaemon carinicauda via three‐round challenge selection with an acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease‐causing strain of Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Sixteen candidate disease‐resistant parameters were selected through which to evaluate the acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND)‐resistant capability of Exopalaemon carinicauda after three generations of selection for AHPND‐causing strain of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VP_AHPND) resistance in our previous study. However, these parameters required further verification. In this study, another AHPND‐resistant E. carinicauda series was obtained through a short‐term selection procedure, consisting of three virulent challenge rounds of selection (about three‐week interval for each challenge) with VP_AHPND infection. After this selection, the survival rate at 144 hr post infection (hpi) increased from 23.33% to 37.78% and the observed 48‐hr LD₅₀ of VP_AHPND to shrimp increased from 10^5.5 cfu/ml to 10^6.5 cfu/ml. Then, the immune response of this AHPND‐resistant E. carinicauda was studied using the 16 candidate AHPND‐resistant parameters selected for in our previous study. The improved VP_AHPND clearance rate in hpi, increased total haemocyte counts, haemocyanin concentration, alkaline phosphatase activity and expressions of six immune‐related genes (Tollip and ALF in haemocytes and hepatopancreas; lysozyme, crustin and cathepsin B in hepatopancreas; and LGBP in haemocytes) at 24 hpi after the three‐round challenge selection suggest that these immune parameters may be reliable markers for the evaluation of the physiological status and potential AHPND‐resistant phenotypes in E. carinicauda.     

镜鲤与建鲤生长性状共享 QTL 标记及优势基因型

本研究以1个镜鲤(Cyprinus carpio L.)全同胞家系(190个个体)构建的微卫星遗传图谱(992个标记)为基础,从体重、体长、体高和体厚的QTL区间内发掘了54个标记,其与性状具有显著相关性,进而通过对不同基因型性状间的比较,筛选出83个优势基因型。在此基础上,用54个镜鲤QTL标记分析了建鲤(Cyprinus carpio var.jian)作图群体,其中40个标记在建鲤中表现出多态性,比例为74.07%;相关性分析结果显示,其中22个标记与建鲤家系的体重、体长、体高或体厚性状具有显著相关性(P0.05),占多态标记的55.00%;镜鲤与建鲤共享的22个QTL标记中,18个标记与至少1个相同的性状具有显著相关性(P0.05),从中筛选出建鲤性状具有优势的基因型30个,可用于指导建鲤的选育。品种间共享QTL的发掘能够扩展QTL标记的使用空间,减少新品种重新构建图谱进行QTL标记定位的工作量和成本。     

Identification of quantitative trait loci for growth‐related traits in the swimming crab Portunus trituberculatus

The swimming crab (Portunus trituberculatus) is an economically important species in Asian aquaculture. Implementing growth‐related traits of P. trituberculatus into genetic breeding programmes is an ongoing effort. We used a previously published genetic linkage map of P. trituberculatus, containing 55 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and 172 amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) techniques to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) for growth‐related traits in a single full sibling F₂ family. Ten growth‐related traits were measured for QTL mapping. Composite interval mapping identified 9 QTL on the female map and 16 on the male map. Individual QTL with additive effects explained 11–38% of the phenotypic variance for various traits using the female parent's map, and from 1% to 21% using the male parent's map. Two QTL explaining a large percentage of variation in body weight were detected on chromosome 17 on the female map, and on chromosome 16 on the male map, and contributed 38% and 18% of the phenotypic variance respectively. This is the first study to report the detection and positioning of major QTL affecting growth in a true crab species (Brachyura). The mapping of growth‐related QTL in this study raises the possibility of improving the growth of P. trituberculatus through marker‐assisted selection.     

镜鲤酸性磷酸酶的QTL分析

利用992个微卫星标记检测了德国镜鲤(Cyprinus carpio)F1代190个个体基因组DNA进行基因型检测,共组成51个连锁群,覆盖基因组总长度为5138.2cM,标记间平均距离为5.19cM;利用软件MapQTL 6.0采用区间作图法对酸性磷酸酶性状进行数量性状基因座(QTL)定位分析。研究结果共检测到9个与酸性磷酸酶有关的QTLs,分布于8个连锁群。其中LG24连锁群LOD值最大(5.37),位于LG24连锁群,最大的可解释表型变异为13.8%。通过BLAST与斑马鱼进行序列比对,找到了与斑马鱼富含亮氨酸重复蛋白、横跨膜蛋白50a、ADP核糖化因子和细胞因子受体家族b8同源的分子标记。本研究结果对鲤鱼分子标记辅助育种和疾病调控具有重要应用价值。     

微卫星QTL标记分析豫选黄河鲤群体遗传结构及生长性状相关性

用35个镜鲤微卫星QTL标记评估了豫选黄河鲤(Cyprinus carpio var.haematopterus)群体的遗传结构,并评估了不同基因型与生长性状(体重、体长、体高和体厚)的相关性,筛选了在群体中具有性状优势的基因型。35个微卫星标记在288个豫选黄河鲤个体中的扩增结果显示,各标记等位基因数为3~13,平均每个标记6.828 6个;平均有效等位基因数为4.520 8;平均观测杂合度为0.603 0;平均期望杂合度为0.701 9;平均多态信息含量为0.665 6,群体整体处于高度多态水平(PIC0.5)。利用SPSS19.0的GLM模型分析标记与性状的相关性,共17个微卫星标记与性状表现出不同程度的相关性,其中HLJ2456、HLJ2387和CA1677 3个标记与相应的性状相关性达极显著水平。用Duncan氏多重比较找到了每个微卫星标记具有生长性状优势的基因型,下一步可根据优势基因型指导豫选黄河鲤家系配组,开展基于QTL结果的分子聚合育种研究。     

A genome scan of a four-way tilapia cross supports the existence of a quantitative trait locus for cold tolerance on linkage group 23

A genome scan, searching for quantitative trait loci (QTL) for the traits cold tolerance and body weight in tilapia, was performed on a cross between a (Oreochromis niloticus×Sarotherodon galilaeus) male and a (O. mossambicus×O. aureus) female. Fifty‐four microsatellites and 23 amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) primer combinations were genotyped and tested for marker–trait associations. Sex‐specific linkage maps were constructed from this data. Twenty‐three point‐wise significant marker–trait associations were found in the genome scan, and putative QTL were subsequently tested in another (On×Sg) × (Om×Oa) family. None of the putative QTL from the first experiment were significant in the second experiment. However, one microsatellite, UNH130, found to be associated to weight in the first experiment, was found to be strongly associated to cold tolerance in the second experiment. Since QTL for cold tolerance and body weight were recently found on the linkage group containing UNH130 (linkage group 23) in another study, this linkage group was investigated more closely using interval mapping. The results provide indications, but not conclusive evidence, of a QTL for cold tolerance on linkage group 23.     

Defining Dermo resistance phenotypes in an eastern oyster breeding population

Perkinsus marinus, the causative agent of Dermo disease, is responsible for mass mortalities and negatively impacts aquaculture production of the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica. Selective breeding is a viable option for Dermo disease management; however, fluctuations in natural selection pressure and environmental noise hinder accumulation of genetic gains acquired through field performance trials. The purpose of this study was to adapt and apply laboratory disease challenge methods to eastern oysters, better characterize resistance‐specific traits and assess the potential for genetic variation in Dermo resistance among distinct families within a breeding population. Two challenge experiments were conducted, one in 2014 and the other in 2015. Significant treatment (control vs. challenged) and family effects on survival (measured as per cent survival and days to death) were detected in the 2014 challenge, while overall high survival precluded the detection of a significant family effect in the 2015 challenge. An alternate measure of resistance, parasite elimination rate, was also measured in the 2015 challenge, and this varied significantly among families. Thus, both survival and the change in parasite concentration in oyster tissues over time represent Dermo resistance phenotypes that can be measured accurately with the adapted laboratory disease challenge protocol described here. The obvious next step is to incorporate the challenge protocol in eastern oyster breeding programmes to assess whether well‐defined, accurately measured, Dermo‐resistant phenotypes result in enhanced genetic improvement for this commercially important trait.     

Mapping quantitative trait loci for infectious salmon anaemia resistance in a North American strain of Atlantic salmon

Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) is a highly virulent viral disease of Atlantic salmon that causes massive economic losses to infected aquaculture operations. Our goal was to detect and map quantitative trait loci (QTL) that confer resistance to ISA in an admixed commercial strain of Atlantic salmon that was largely founded from the Saint John River (SJR) in North America. Full‐sibling families were challenged with a virulent strain of ISA virus. Mortality was tracked during two annual trials with individual fish that survived to the end of the trial being classified as ‘resistant’, and those that died were classified as ‘susceptible’. Ten families with intermediate levels of mortality and an average size of 54.2 individuals were chosen for genotyping with a 50K SNP array designed for the SJR strain. Single nucleotide polymorphisms that were segregating within families were first used to make a composite 11K female linkage map that was then used to find the positions of QTL for ISA resistance using a half‐sib model. The dam‐based HS model detected a total of three QTL for ISA resistance including an experiment‐wide significant QTL on Ssa25 that accounted for 8.3% of the phenotypic variance and chromosome‐wide significant QTL on Ssa03 and on Ssa04 that accounted for 6.0% and 6.6% respectively. We conclude that classic linkage mapping within families continues to be an important method of detecting QTL for oligogenic traits in strains founded from multiple populations. Single nucleotide polymorphisms with moderate trait effects are being used to select within families for more ISA‐resistant strains of Atlantic salmon.     

Quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with resistance of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss against the parasitic ciliate Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

The parasitic ciliate Ichthyophthirius multifiliis has a low host specificity eliciting white spot disease (WSD) in a wide range of freshwater fishes worldwide. The parasite multiplies rapidly whereby the infection may reach problematic levels in a host population within a few days. The parasite targets both wild and cultured fish but the huge economic impact of the protozoan is associated with mortality, morbidity and treatment in aquacultural enterprises. We have investigated the potential for genetic selection of WSD-resistant strains of rainbow trout. Applying the DNA typing system Affymetrix^® and characterizing the genome of the individual fish by use of 57,501 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) and their location on the rainbow trout chromosomes, we have genetically characterized rainbow trout with different levels of natural resistance towards WSD. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) used for the selection of breeders with specific markers for resistance are reported. We found a significant association between resistance towards I. multifiliis infection and SNP markers located on the two specific rainbow trout chromosomes Omy 16 and Omy 17. Comparing the expression of immune-related genes in fish—with and without clinical signs—we recorded no significant difference. However, trout surviving the infection showed high expression levels of genes encoding IgT, T-cell receptor TCRβ, C3, cathelicidins 1 and 2 and SAA, suggesting these genes to be associated with protection.     

适合中国对虾群体遗传多样性和系统进化分析的DNA分子标记技术

中国对虾（Fenneropenaeus chinensis）是我国海水养殖业中最具代表性的一项产业,优良种质和抗病力已成为对虾养殖业中迫切需要解决的问题。在遗传育种中若能筛选到与抗病、生长等数量性状紧密连锁的遗传标记,将为开展标记辅助育种工作和实现良种化奠定基础。对虾种质资源以及种群遗传学已成为研究热点,种群保护也已提到议事日程。这些研究工作的开展将为对虾良种选育提供理论依据,相信随着研究工作的继续深入,人们会更好、更有效地利用对虾资源。本文对目前已经在对虾遗传多样性和系统进化研究中进行应用的DNA标记技术方法进行分析总结,拟对今后其他物种开展相关工作提供借鉴。     

中国明对虾单个家系中与生长性状相关微卫星标记的初步筛选

以1个人工授精获得的中国明对虾(Fenneropenaeus chinensis)F2家系为材料,对其中80尾中国明对虾进行正态分布检验,选择19个稳定扩增的微卫星位点对每一个体进行扩增和基因分型,分析家系遗传信息.利用最小二乘法对微卫星位点与中国明对虾体长、全长、体质量性状进行关联性分析.采用SPSS 11.5软件作微卫星分子标记与经济性状的方差分析,考察各微卫星位点对体长、全长、体质量3个经济性状的影响程度.结果表明,中国明对虾体长、全长、体质量3个性状均呈正态分布(P＞0.05);相关分析得到,19个微卫星位点中RS0683和FC019两个微卫星位点与体长、全长、体质量呈显著相关(P＜0.05);同时对差异显著的位点进行不同基因型间经济性状的多重比较,RS0683标记座位AA基因型在体长、全长、体质量的表型效应上极显著高于AB、BB基因型(P＜0.01),表明该标记位点基因型AA与3种经济性状正相关;FC019标记座位的AA基因型体长、全长、体质量显著低于AB、BC基因型(P＜0.05),表明该标记位点基因型AA与3种经济性状呈负相关.     

“黄海1号”中国明对虾抗逆性状SRAP标记

采用序列相关扩增多态性(sequence-related amplified polymorphism,SRAP)分子标记技术,结合分群分析法(bulk segregate analysis,BSA)对中国明对虾(Fenneropenaeus chinensis)高氨氮和高pH胁迫敏感组和耐受组进行分析研究,筛选出与高氨氮或高pH耐受性相关的遗传标记.应用110对SRAP引物进行筛选研究,根据在BSA基因池产生的差异,筛选出与高氨氮耐受相关引物77对,与高pH耐受相关引物102对,以用于验证分析.根据片段在群体中出现频率和变化规律,筛选出6个可能与高氨氮耐受性相关的分子遗传标记,其中耐受高氨氮负相关标记1个,正相关标记5个；7个可能与高pH耐受性相关的分子遗传标记,其中耐受高pH负相关标记2个,正相关标记5个.对获得的13个序列片段进行回收,连接于pMD-18T载体后转化于大肠杆菌TOP10感受态细胞,进行了克隆和测序.将测序结果进行了BLAST分析比对,发现测得片段序列与数据库中序列同源性较低(一般都低于15％),未找到与之同源性较高的功能基因,推论这些特异性序列片段标记可能与高氨氮或高pH耐受性性状密切相关,后续群体验证工作正在进行,以期筛选出与中国明对虾抗逆性状密切相关的序列特征性片段扩增区域(sequence characterized amplified region,SCAR)分子标记,为分子标记辅助育种提供技术支持.