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Choosing the best model in the presence of zero trade: A Fish product analysis
(2013)Type: Book ChapterThe purpose of the chapter is to test the hypothesis that food safety (chemical) standards act as barriers to international seafood imports. We use zero-accounting gravity models to test the hypothesis that food safety ... -
Attenuated virulence of pigment-producing mutant of Aeromonas veronii bv. sobria in HeLa cells and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleAeromonas species are potential water/foodborne pathogens, whereas Aeromonas veronii bv. sobria is one of the most virulent species to human and fish. Most current experimental evidence has publicized that suicide plasmid ... -
Analysis of bio-resource utilization in integrated agriculture-aquaculture farming systems in Zomba District, Southern Malawi
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleA bio-resource flow analysis using participatory resource mapping was conducted in Chingale Area, west of Zomba District in southern Malawi. The analysis was aimed at providing the basis for designing an integrated ... -
A comparison of communal and separate rearing of families in selective breeding of common carp (Cyprinus carpio): Responses to selection
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleThe genetic response in growth traits in a selection program for increased harvest weight in a common carp population in Vietnam is reported. A base population (G0) was established from six carp stocks using single pair ... -
Functional aquatic ecosystems, inland fisheries and the Millennium Development Goals
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleFreshwater allocation in an environment of increasing demand and declining quality and availability is a major societal challenge. While biodiversity and the needs of local communities are often in congruence, the over-riding ... -
Assessment of immune response supplemental immunoton and bovine lactoferrin as alternatives to antibiotics in nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleAn experiment was conducted to two different immunostimulants were investigated to detect changes in the activity of innate non-specific immune response, disease resistance and growth performance as alternatives to antibiotics ... -
Smallholder aquaculture: sustaining the impact of private investment
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleThe growth of aquaculture - now the fastest growing food production system in the world - is increasingly attracting private investment. Much of this investment, however, is in larger enterprises and input services such ... -
Change and diversity in smallholder rice-fish systems: Recent evidence and policy lessons from Bangladesh
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleEfforts to unlock the genetic potential of both rice and fish, when combined with improvements in the management of rice-fish systems, can potentially increase agricultural productivity and food security in some of the ... -
Baseline survey final report: Aquaculture for income and nutrition project
(2013)Type: ReportThe World Fish Center, in collaboration with the GOB and USAID, has been implementing the FtF Aquaculture Project since October 2011 with a view to meet the government and FtF goals to sustainably reduce poverty and ... -
Payments for hilsa fish (Tenualosa ilisha) conservation in Bangladesh
(2013)Type: Book ChapterHilsa was once abundantly available in the 100 rivers of Bangladesh. Fishermen used to catch plenty of hilsa which were sold fresh to the local and urban markets. It was a cheap fish and was affordable even to the poor. ... -
The role of Spirulina platensis (Arthrospira platensis) in growth and immunity of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its resistance to bacterial infection
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleThe current study was designed to optimize the dietary levels of Spirulina platensis in Oreochromis niloticus; this was tested via graded levels. Six isonitrogenous and isocaloric rations containing graded levels of dried ... -
Good aquaculture practice
(2013)Type: PosterPoster showing key steps in pond culture in Bangladesh -
Global food supply: Certify sustainable aquaculture?
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleAquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms, provides close to 50% of the world's supply of seafood, with a value of U.S. $125 billion. It makes up 13% of the world's animal-source protein (excluding eggs and dairy) and ... -
How to construct and maintain ponds for fish farming
(2013)Type: ManualThis sheet provides basic information on how to construct and maintain ponds for fish farming in Solomon Islands. Fish that can be farmed in these ponds are tilapia and milkfish. Other information sheets provide details ... -
Milkfish (Chanos chanos) farming in Solomon Islands
(2013)Type: ManualThe purpose of this information sheet is to provide basic details on how to grow or farm milkfish. Other information sheets will provide more details on pond construction, maintenance and feeding the fish you farm. -
Timor-Leste national aquaculture development strategy 2012-2030
(2013)Type: ReportThe Timor-Leste National Aquaculture Development Strategy (2012–2030) provides a framework for future responsible development of the aquaculture sector in the country. The strategy is anchored to the underlying principles ... -
Increased production and income through Integrated Aquaculture and Agriculture
(2013)Type: PosterYou can use by-products from one farming enterprise as inputs to other farming enterprises. You can get higher farm production with minimum costs through best use of your on farm available resources. This way you can ensure ... -
Decision support for water management for integrating aquaculture in small-scale irrigation systems: A case for the Chingale catchment in Malawi
(2013)Type: BriefA three-year project was funded by the BMZ/GIZ to examine the benefits of integrating aquaculture and small scale irrigation by identifying improved water allocation and management strategies under current and future climate ... -
Effect of freshwater toxic and non toxic cyanobacteria, (Microcystis aeruginosa) strains on some biochemical parameters of Oreochromis niloticus
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleThis study was planned to determine the grazing rate of O. niloticus from both toxic and non toxic strains of Microcystis aeruginosa with its effect on fish health through study of some clinical signs, hematological and ... -
Strain comparisons in aquaculture species: a manual
(2013)Type: ManualWhen different strains or breeds of a particular species are available, the best choice is seldom immediately obvious for producers. Scientists are also interested in the relative performance of different strains because ...
