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Multivariate models of tilapia and carp growth as an application of microcomputers in aquaculture research
Type: Journal Article
An examination is made of the applications of microcomputers to aquaculture research, considering in particular data storage and processing and also statistical analysis programmes. Reference is made to development projects ...
A simple and inexpensive fish tagging method
Type: Journal Article
In many developing countries, availability of suitable tags for use in genetics and aquaculture research has been a problem as they are often expensive and have to be imported from other countries. A simple and inexpensive ...
Evaluation of the carcass and commercial characteristics of carps
Type: Journal Article
The role of carcass evaluation techniques in aquaculture research programs, especially in genetics, breeding, production management, feeding and nutrition, cannot be overemphasized. Knowledge of production efficiencies and ...
Low external input sustainable aquaculture for Bangladesh: an operational framework
Type: Journal Article
Like 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 ...
GIZ_Inland Myanmar sustainable aquaculture programme (INLAND MYSAP)_Second progress report Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Type: Donor Report
This progress report covers the period 16 December 2017 to 31 March 2018 inclusive. The Multiannual Indicative Programme (2014-2020) identifies that approximately one third of children in Myanmar suffer chronic undernutrition ...
Response to selection for growth in an interspecific hybrid between Oreochromis mossambicus and O. niloticus in two distinct environments
Type: Journal Article
The development of a saline tolerant tilapia strain able to grow fast is of importance in the Philippines, where 240 000 ha of brackish water ponds are available. To this end, founder hybridization between Oreochromis ...
Guidelines for managing the risks of introductions and transfers of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT)
Type: Tool
The risk management guidelines have been prepared to help move GIFT into any country or territory where risk analysis shows minimal risks using the highest safety standards and where cost-benefit analysis shows economic ...
Indirect genetic effects and inbreeding: Consequences of BLUP selection for socially affected traits on rate of inbreeding
Type: Journal Article
Social interactions often occur among living organisms, including aquatic animals. There is empirical evidence showing that social interactions may genetically affect phenotypes of individuals and their group mates. In ...
Suchana: Ending the cycle of undernutrition in Bangladesh. Demo Pond
Type: Brief
Demo ponds act as resource centres to showcase different steps of improved fish farming, and the subsequent results arising from the usage of improved technologies and practices related to aquaculture and horticulture. ...
The Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS) : past, present and future
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, ...