Browsing by Author "Gupta, M.V."
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A review of global tilapia farming practices
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleTilapia, that is native to Africa and Middle East, has emerged from mere obscurity to one of the most productive and internationally traded food fish in the world. The farming of tilapias in its crudest form is believed ... -
Adoption and economics of silver barb (Puntius gonionotus) culture in seasonal waters in Bangladesh
(1994)Type: ReportThis report is the outcome of a research undertaken during the implementation of Agricultural Research Project II (Supplement) by ICLARM-Bangladesh in collaboration with several agencies, to evaluate the socioeconomic ... -
Agricultural Research Project-II (Supplement) fisheries component: final report
(1993)Type: ReportInternational Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) provided technical assistance in aquaculture research since 1989 to Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) and the NARS institutions, mainly ... -
Aquaculture for small farmers: a technology development and dissemination strategy
(1992)Type: Book ChapterThe International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has been assisting the Bangladesh Agricultural Re-search Council ... -
Aquaculture genetics research and issues in INGA member countries/institutions
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleThe information presented here is extracted from the presentations and discussions at the Sixth Steering Committee Meeting of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture (INGA) held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 8-10 May ... -
Carp genetic resources for aquaculture in Asia
(2005)Type: ReportThere are over 1 300 species of cyprinids in Asia, which form an important part of the world’s aquatic biodiversity. Aquaculture and capture fisheries involving cyprinids are a vital part of the livelihoods of many millions ... -
Challenges in sustaining and increasing fish production to combat hunger and poverty in Asia
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleFish and fisheries make a major contribution to nutritional security and the fight against hunger and poverty in Asia. An additional 37 million t of food fish will be needed by 2020 to meet the needs of the growing population, ... -
Fish genetics research in member countries and institutions of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fifth Steering Committee Meeting of INGA
(2001)Type: Conference ProceedingsA conference proceedings of the Fifth Steering Committee Meeting of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture (INGA), this publication incorporates information drawn from aquaculture genetics research undertaken ... -
From drawing board to dining table: the success story of the GIFT project
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleAs compared to crops and livestock, the genetic enhancement of fish is in its infancy. While significant progress has been achieved in the genetic improvement of temperate fish such as salmonids, no efforts were made until ... -
Genetic enhancement and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleThere is a pressing need to enhance fish production in Africa through improved farm management and the use of improved fish breeds and/or alien species in aquaculture while at the same time conserve the aquatic genetic ... -
Integrated agriculture-aquaculture: a way for food security for small farmers and better resource management and environment
(1997)Type: Conference PaperTraditionally fish have been a natural component of rice-ecosystems. Intensive agriculture has led to degradation offish habitats, resulting in disappearance of fish from rice fields. The economic viability and impact on ... -
Integrated poultry-fish farming: a way to increase productivity benefits
(1998)Type: Book ChapterThe integration of aquaculture with poultry results in a more efficient use of resources than is possible with aquacul-ture farming alone. Other benefits of diversification include a reduction in the risk of total crop ... -
Integrating aquaculture with rice farming in Bangladesh: feasibility and economic viability, its adoption and impact
(1998)Type: ReportStudies were undertaken on 256 farms in Bangladesh from 1992-1994 to assess the feasibility and economic viability of integrating fish culture with rice farming during aman (wet) and boro (dry) seasons in medium highlands. ... -
Integration of aquaculture into the farming systems of the floodprone ecosystems of Bangladesh: an evaluation of adoption and impact
(1999)Type: ReportThis report presents the results of studies undertaken for incorporating low-external input aquaculture practices into the farming systems of a complex floodprone ecosystem in Bangladesh and the impacts of integration on ... -
Low external input sustainable aquaculture for Bangladesh: an operational framework
(1992)Type: Journal ArticleLike most developing countries, Bangladesh wants to improve the income and nutrition of its rural population most of whom live under uncertain and harsh social and environmental conditions. These rural households farm with ... -
Low input technologies for rural aquaculture development in Bangladesh
(1992)Type: Book ChapterFish is the main animal protein source for the people of Bangladesh. In spite of vast water resources, fish production is in decline, resulting in protein-energy malnutrition. Farmers participating in on-farm research ... -
Polyculture of carps in integrated broiler-cum-fishfarming systems
(1998)Type: Book ChapterA study was undertaken to determine fish species combinations that would result in optimum production levels in integrated broiler raising systems. Its objectives were: (i) to evaluate the production potential of fish in ... -
Priorities in aquatic resources research in the Asia-Pacific region
(1999)Type: Conference ProceedingsThis conference proceedings volume consists of 13 extended abstracts of country papers and 4 statements by regional and International Organizations, presented at the First Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Association of ... -
Proceedings of the collaborative research and training on genetic improvement of carp species in Asia
(1997)Type: Conference ProceedingsWith financial support from Asian Development Bank, a carp genetic research project initiative was set up in 1995 assist the six major carp producing countries (Bangladesh, People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, ... -
Progress report of aquaculture technology transfer through NGOs and feedback to research program fro the period Aug 1992-Jun 1994
(1994)Type: ReportThe Fisheries Research Institute with the technical assistance of International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) has developed low-cost aquaculture practices, through on-station and on-farm research. ...
