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On-farm and on-station comparison of wild and domesticated Cameroonian populations of Oreochromis niloticus
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleWild (Sanaga River) and domesticated populations of Oreochromis niloticus were compared onfarm and on-station in the Central Province of Cameroon to determine the degree to which genetic deterioration of stocks may have ... -
On-farm epidemiological surveillance of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) cultured at floating net cages in Pahang, Malaysia
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleIncidence of streptococcosis, parasitic infestation and Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) outbreaks in tilapia aquaculture were reported worldwide, affecting the production and poses a significant threat to sustainable aquaculture. ... -
On-farm participatory evaluation of feeding approaches used by farmers for tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir) production in northern Zambia
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper reports the first benchmarking of smallholder tilapia farming practices in rural northern Zambia, measuring fish growth, feed utilization and water quality parameters, using a participatory action research ... -
On-farm performance of genetically-improved rohu (Labeo rohita) in Bangladesh
(2022)Type: Journal ArticleIntroduction: Rohu (Labeo rohita Hamilton) is a globally significant aquaculture species for which genetically improved strains are increasingly available. In 2020, a multiplier population, comprised of highly–ranked ... -
On-farm trials of WorldFish Genetically Improved Rohu
(2022)Type: Conference PaperRohu Labeo rohita (Hamilton) is an economically and culturally significant aquaculture species in Bangladesh. However, until recently, genetically improved rohu strains have not been available to Bangladeshi farmers. In ... -
On-farm trials with rice fish cultivation in the west Kano rice irrigation scheme, Kenya
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleThe viability of integrating rice farming with fish culture was studied in ten (10) rice plots. The onfarm research was done during one rice-growing season starting May 2003. The rice variety used was IR 2793-80-1 while ... -
One Village One Dam project to benefit from fisheries production
(2022)Type: News Item/Press ItemPress item on One of the government’s flagship programmes called One Village One Dam (1V1D) in Ghana which is set to benefit from fisheries production through the help of the Resilient Aquatic Food Systems initiative. -
One Village One Dam to be used to boost Fish production
(2022)Type: News Item/Press ItemPress note on the "One Village One Dam" program of the Government of Ghana. -
Ongoing rehabilitation of coastal communities in Aceh province : a new project
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleThis article presents an overview of the project on Rehabilitation of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Tsunami-affected Coastal Communities in Aceh Province. Building on the research results from the recently completed projects ... -
Ontogenetic changes in colouration and morphology of white teatfish, Holothuria fuscogilva, juveniles at Kiribati
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleLittle is known of the appearance or ecology of white teatfish (Holothuria fuscogilva) juveniles, which are very rarely found in the wild. In this study we use juveniles cultured in Kiribati to describe their ontogenetic ... -
The Ontologies Community of Practice: A CGIAR Initiative for Big Data in Agrifood Systems
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleDigital technology use in agriculture and agrifood systems research accelerates the production of multidisciplinary data, which spans genetics, environment, agroecology, biology, and socioeconomics. Quality labeling of ... -
Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleMaintaining the level of fish consumption in Pacific Island countries recommended for good nutrition as the populations of coastal communities grow, and as coral reefs are degraded by global warming and ocean acidification, ... -
Operationalizing the ecosystem approach to small-scale fisheries Management in the Philippines: The Iligan Bay Alliance of Misamis Occidental
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper describes the application of the participatory diagnosis and adaptive management (PDAM) framework to analyze the governance of small-scale fisheries and the potential for adopting the Ecosystem Approach to ... -
Opportunities and challenges for small-scale aquaculture in Zambia
(2019)Type: BookThis study, funded by the German government and in partnership with an international research institute as well as the government department responsible for fish farming in Zambia, collected quantitative and qualitative ... -
Optimal contribution selection in highly fecund species with overlapping generations
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleOptimal contributions approaches to parental selection in closed breeding populations aim to maximize genetic gains, while restraining long-term inbreeding. The adoption of optimal contribution selection (OCS) in highly ... -
Optimisation of mesh enclosures for nursery rearing of juvenile sea cucumbers
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleMariculture of tropical sea cucumbers is promising, but the nursery rearing of juveniles is a bottleneck for farming and sea ranching. We conducted four medium-scale experiments lasting 3–6 weeks, using thousands of cultured ... -
Optimising methods for community-based sea cucumber ranching: Experimental releases of cultured juvenile Holothuria scabra into seagrass meadows in Papua New Guinea
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleIn this study the authors investigated whether short-term protection from predation improved survival of cultured juvenile sandfish released into a range of seagrass habitats located within potential community sea ranching ... -
Optimising the use of nearshore fish aggregating devices for food security in the Pacific Islands
(2015)Type: Journal ArticleIt is widely recognised that anchored, nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) are one of the few practical 'vehicles' for increasing access to tuna to help feed the rapidly growing rural and urban populations in many ... -
Optimizing benefits from the Egyptian farmed fish value chain
(2013)Type: PosterEgyptian aquaculture is booming, yet greater fish quality and effective industry support are still needed. A value chain approach is helping research and development partners overcome barriers to sustainable growth. -
Optimizing benefits from the Egyptian farmed fish value chain
(2013)Type: PosterEgyptian aquaculture is booming, yet greater fish quality and effective industry support are still needed. A value chain approach is helping research and development partners overcome barriers to sustainable growth.
