2018-10-292018-10-292008Global Aquaculture Advocate 11(May/June):76-78 20081540-8906https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/1484Breeding programs for carp species carried out in a number of Asian countries have delivered genetically fast growing strains to farmers and producers. The economic benefits resulting from the programs are substantial. The genetic improvement of carp is one of the most profitable and sustainable ways to help poor communities in developing countries in the region.application/pdfCC BY 4.0Journal Article