Browsing WorldFish Community by Author "Pullin, R.S.V."

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    • The Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapias (GIFT) project: the story so far 

      Pullin, R.S.V.; Eknath, A.E.; Gjedrem, T.; Tayamen, M.M.; Macaranas, J.M.; Abella, T.A. (1991)
      Type: Journal Article
      This issue of Naga features three articles about a project on the Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapias (GIFT) and a related article on the trend to genetic deterioration in some carp hatcheries. The first is on the genesis ...

    • The ICLARM Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists 

      Pullin, R.S.V.; Paguio, M.C. (1987)
      Type: Journal Article
      Overall history of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS) from 1987 to 1996 was summarized, hightlighting some of its successes and failures. The views expressed are author's personal views.

    • The Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS) : 1987-1996 

      Bimbao, M.A.P.; Pullin, R.S.V. (1996)
      Type: Journal Article
      This article reviews the past, present and future activities of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS), an information network for individual scientists working on tropical aquaculture, especially on genetics, ...

    • The Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS) : past, present and future 

      Bimbao, M.P.; Pullin, R.S.V. (1993)
      Type: Journal Article
      This article reviews the past, present and future activities of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS), an information network for individual scientists working on tropical aquaculture, especially on genetics, ...

    • The Second International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture 

      Pullin, R.S.V.; Bhukaswan, T.; Tonguthai, K.; Maclean, J.L. (eds.) (1988)
      Type: Conference Proceedings
      Proceedings of the symposium held in 1987 in Bangkok, Thailand, by tilapia scientists to discuss strategies for future research and development in the tilapia industry worldwide. Contains 82 full papers, 17 poster abstracts ...

    • The Third International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture 

      Pullin, R.S.V.; Lazard, J.; Legendre, M.; Amon Kothias, J.B.; Pauly, D. (eds.) (1996)
      Type: Conference Proceedings
      Tilapias, because of the low cost and relative ease of their production, are a potential food fish staple for many people in tropical countries and a globally traded commodity. This volume of symposium proceedings shows a ...

    • Third world aquaculture and the environment 

      Pullin, R.S.V. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      Aquaculture systems in developing countries are examined considering their environmental impact as well as benefits for producers. Extensive, semi-intensive and intensive systems are examined. Destruction of the naturale ...

    • Tilapia production booms in the Philippines 

      Smith, I.R.; Pullin, R.S.V. (1984)
      Type: Journal Article
      Tilapia is the second most popular cultured fish in the Philippines. Increased consumer demand is discussed briefly and an account is given of hatcheries, cage culture in lakes and land based grow-out systems. Future ...

    • Tilapia, Sarotherodon or Oreochromis? 

      Pullin, R.S.V. (1982)
      Type: Journal Article
      The debate on the scientific nomenclature for tilapias is likely to intensify with the publication this year by the British Museum of Natural History of Dr. Ethelwynn Trewavas' long-awaited mono¬graph "A review of the ...

    • Time to reappraise rice-fish culture 

      Pullin, R.S.V. (1985)
      Type: Journal Article
      Rice-fish culture in Asia is discussed, examining reasons for the current decline in the practice. Factors of importance for a reappraisal of rice-fish culture and development of new technologies and management systems are ...

    • Towards policies for conservation and sustainable use of aquatic genetic resources 

      Pullin, R.S.V.; Bartley, D.M.; Kooiman, J. (eds.) (1999)
      Type: Conference Proceedings
      Genetic stock identification is increasingly needed for fisheries management. Genetic technologies are being developed to increase food production from aquaculture and to document and evaluate aquatic species, subspecies ...

    • Tropical aquaculture: need for a strong research base 

      Pullin, R.S.V.; Neal, R.A. (1984)
      Type: Journal Article
      The authors argue that tropical aquaculture could make a significant contribution to the world fish supply, but is hindered by the absence of an adequate research base. They outline the history of aquacultural research, ...