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Public and private partnerships in aquaculture : a case study on tilapia research and development
Type: Book
The book presents the findings of a study undertaken in Philippines during 2002-2004 to enhance the understanding of the evolving public and private partnerships and to determine their effects on sustainability and achievement ...
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
Type: Conference Proceedings
A 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 ...
Genetic enhancement and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa
Type: Journal Article
There 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 ...
Culture of fish in rice fields
Type: Report
Rice is presently grown in 113 countries. Rice farming also offers a suitable environment for the culture of fish and other aquatic organism. This publication synthesizes the available information on the role that aquaculture ...
From drawing board to dining table: the success story of the GIFT project
Type: Journal Article
As 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 ...
Socioeconomics of disseminating genetically improved Nile tilapia in Asia: an introduction
Type: Journal Article
The International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) undertook a major strategic research project known as the "Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapias" (GIFT), with funding support from the United ...
Use of genetically improved and alien species for aquaculture and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa
Type: Conference Proceedings
Aquaculture species are being domesticated and improved through genetic enhancement. Despite the benefits of improved fish in terms of increased production, there are risks associated with conservation of biodiversity when ...
Challenges in sustaining and increasing fish production to combat hunger and poverty in Asia
Type: Journal Article
Fish 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, ...
Carp genetic resources for aquaculture in Asia
Type: Report
There 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 ...
Aquaculture genetics research and issues in INGA member countries/institutions
Type: Journal Article
The 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 ...