F1 Broodstock

Since 2013. 80+ projects.

Spanning genetics, market dynamics, sustainability, and industry innovation across 18 species.

Research & Development

Production backed by field-proven R&D.

Since 2013, the team has completed 80+ research projects across 18 species — from molecular breeding and NGS genomic analysis to climate impact studies and smart aquaculture systems. Many results are shared openly to advance industry standards.

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Core Capabilities

What makes BluGen's R&D different.

Genomic Breeding

9th-generation elite broodstock developed through selective breeding and SNP-based genomic analysis. Non-GMO precision breeding for faster growth and disease resistance.

EP Feed Formula

The only company to have developed a proven extruded pellet (EP) feed formula specifically for olive flounder — replacing the industry's reliance on moist pellets and raw fish feed.

Species Biology Expertise

Deep knowledge of olive flounder biology, optimal growth conditions, and disease pathology — across 18 studied species including tilapia, abalone, grouper, and salmon.

Digital Breeding Platform

SNP marker-based digital information system for flounder economic traits — building a data foundation for precision aquaculture at scale.

Vaccine & Disease R&D

Active research into fish therapeutics and vaccine development since 2021, targeting the disease challenges that cause 40–60% industry mortality rates.

Government-Commissioned

80+ projects funded or commissioned by Korean government agencies including the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, NIFS, KIMST, and FIRA.

Inside the lab

Genomics

Sequence Analysis

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PCR Preparation

Equipment

Gene Titan Genotyping

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Nanodrop DNA QC

Analysis

Genotype Reading

Research

Disease Resistance

Busan Lab

Breeding Trial Tanks

Busan Lab

Research Aquaria

Project Index

80+ projects across four verticals.

Click each category to explore individual projects and their years. BluGen's research spans molecular breeding, market development, sustainability, and industry systems innovation.

Project listings reflect work completed up to 2025. Some recent projects are ongoing.

Genetics

34 projects
Molecular Breeding Technology for Golden Flounders2013-16
Turbot Breeding Technology for Exporting2014-15
Genome Analysis — Migratory Yellow Corvina Discharge Effect2014
Genomic Markers for Fish Discharge Effect Analysis2014
Genetic Markers of Horsefish & Migratory Fish Species2015
Genetic Characteristics of Golden Colouring in Flounders2016
Genome Analysis of Tilapia2016-22
Flounder NGS & SSR Genetic Markers of Red Sea Bream2017
SSR Markers for Mixed Catch Rate Calculation2017
Genotype Analysis — Fisheries Emission Seeds (Chungcheongnam-do)2017
msDNA Gene Markers in Grouper Using NGS2018
Genetic Markers of Flounders Using Low Fish Feed2018
NGS ID of Phytoplankton Excreting Shellfish Toxins2018
NGS ID of Zooplankton Excreting Shellfish Toxins2018
Molecular Biological ID — Red Tide Monitoring Specimens2018
Abalone Single Base Polymorphism Genotype Analysis2019
msDNA Markers for Striped Beakfish Using NGS2019
Molecular ID of Alexandrium (Paralytic Shellfish Toxins)2019
Genetic Chips for Rapid Search of Redtide Algae2020-21
Stomach Contents & Genetic Structure — American Giant Squid2020
Re-capture Survey & Genotype Analysis (Ulsan)2020
Re-capture & Genotype Analysis (Busan)2020
Molecular Genetics of Seaweed Diffusion in Sea Forest2020
Salmon Genotype Analysis Using High-density SNP Chips2020
Genetic Diversity & Effectiveness of Discharged Varieties2020
Jellyfish eDNA Analysis2020
Genetic Analysis — Moving Positive Individual Oysters2020
Flounder Economic Characteristics — SNP Marker Digital Info2022
SNP Marker-based Flounder Economic Trait Digital Info II2023
Fishery Seed Certification Technology Development2023
SNP Marker-based Flounder Economic Trait Digital Info III2024
Olive Flounder & Abalone Breeding Genomic Info Infrastructure2025
Genomic Analysis for Selection of Superior Female Cattle via Genomic Data2025
Smart Breeding Infrastructure for Pacific Oyster2025

Market

3 projects
Export Market Stability Inspection — Flounder Seed2015-16
Domestic & Foreign Markets for Turbot — Mass Production & Sales2017-21
Superior Flounder Seeds for Export and Sales2017-20

Sustainability

7 projects
Fishery Seeds for Export2013
Collection & Characterization of Fisheries Life Resources Overseas2015-16
Mixed Catch Rate Analysis — Small Octopus Spawning Ground2017
Rising Water Temperature Impact on Flounder Farming2018-20
Fish Egg ID at Aggregate Collection Sites2019
Environmental Analysis of Sea Forest Area2020
National Fisheries Resources Survey (Environmental Genome)2021-22

Industry

12 projects
Aquaculture Site Monitoring — King Flounder Supply System2013-19
Standardization & Manuals for Giant Flounder Aquaculture2014-15
FAO National Status Report — Genetic Resources of Sea Farming2015
Field Application Monitoring — Cultivated Carp and Catfish2016
Giant Flounder Aquaculture Evaluation — Mixed Feed2016
Discharging Effects of Migratory Fishes (Yellow Corvina)2016
Flounder Selection — Improving Low Fish Feed Usability2016
Manuals & Supply Method for Assorted Flounder Feed2017
Flounder Breeding — Vegetable Raw Material Availability2017
National Standard Marine Product Quarantine Site Model2020-22
Digital Breeding Platform for Fishery Seeds2022
Flow-through Smart Aquaculture System Development2022

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