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Aquaculture development in Nepal: pointers for success
(1986)Type: Journal ArticleAn account is given of carp (Cyprinidae) pond culture and cage culture systems in Nepal. Advances made in aquaculture development and future trends in the country are examined. -
The biology and culture of tropical oysters
(1986)Type: Working PaperReviews the biology and ecology of oysters, and experimental and culture techniques used in the tropics; describes problems in tropical oyster farming and identifies research needs to further develop this form of aquaculture. ... -
Contract system boosts Chinese fish production
(1986)Type: Journal ArticleFish production in China and government policies on fishery and aquaculture development are discussed. There exist 2 forms of the production contract system operating in the country: National corporation and cooperative ... -
Electrophoretic evidence for extensive hybrid gene introgression into commercial Oreochromis niloticus (L.) stocks in the Philippines
(1986)Type: Journal ArticleThe usefulness of isozyme and protein markers in identifying tilapia species and their hybrids is demonstrated Genetic characterization of Oreochromis niloticus populations from commercial farms, experimental stations, and ... -
A simple method for estimating the food consumption of fish populations from growth data and food conversion experiments
(1986)Type: Journal ArticleA multiple-regression extension of the basic model is presented which accounts for the impact of factors other than body weight on values of K1 and p. This method is illustrated with an analysis of data on dab (Limanda limianda). -
Tilapia marketing tests in Kuwait
(1986)Type: Conference PaperIn 1982, live tilapia (Oreochromis ) were introduced into the Kuwait markets for the first time as part of a project to determine their aquaculture potential in Kuwait. Further market tests were held in 1983, 1984 and 1985. ... -
Proliferation of Asian reservoirs: the need for integrated management
(1987)Type: Journal ArticleThe environmental impact of the recent reservoir development in Asia is examined with respect to fishery and aquaculture management. -
Tilapia culture in Sudan
(1987)Type: Journal ArticleThe current status of tilapia culture in Sudan is examined, describing the pond culture system used. Future prospects are also examined. It is believed that great effort is required before fish farming can boost food ... -
Multivariate models of tilapia and carp growth as an application of microcomputers in aquaculture research
(1987)Type: Journal ArticleAn 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 ... -
Small-scale integrated farming in the Philippines
(1987)Type: Journal ArticleDetails are given of a project in the Philippines to design and test small-scale pig-fish and poultry-fish farmingtechnologies. Oreochromis niloticus was the fish species used. Economic prospects were found to be favorable. -
Parasitic diseases in tilapia and carp production
(1987)Type: Journal ArticleA brief account is given of parasites affecting tilapia and carp, covering helminths, bacteria and protozoa. Effects onproduction of culture species are considered in particular, indicating precautions to be taken to reduce ... -
A bibliography of trochus (Trochus niloticus L.) (Gastropoda: Trochidae)
(1987)Type: BookA total of 134 references on the marine gastropod Trochus niloticus L., a major source of food and revenue in many Pacific Island countries. -
Cultivation and propagation of mullet (Mugil so-iuy) in China
(1987)Type: Journal ArticleDetails are given of the process of cultivation of mullet (Mugil so-iuy ) used in China, describing the guiding of fry into ponds, harvesting, overwintering, production, disease and predators. Artificial breeding is also ... -
Detritus and microbial ecology in aquaculture
(1987)Type: Conference ProceedingsProceedings of the 1985 Bellagio Conference on Detrital Systems for Aquaculture held in Bellagio, Como, Italy, to analyze and summarize available information on detrital food chains and the means for their manipulation in ... -
Estimation and comparison of fish growth parameters from pond experiments: a spreadsheet solution
(1988)Type: ManualA method is presented to estimate and compare the growth of fish in pond experiments using a Gulland/Holt plot. The method is implemented as a LOTUS 1-2-3 "spreadsheet" allowing easy data editing and analysis. An example ... -
Role of tilapia (Oreochromis andersonii) in integrated farming systems in Zambia
(1988)Type: Conference ProceedingsThe old system of cultivating several species of tilapia together in the same pond has been changed to monospecies culture. Oreochromis andersonii has been shown to yield good growth and production rates. A broodstock ... -
Microcomputer use in experimental aquaculture: hardware requirements, part 1: microcomputer and UPS
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleA discussion is presented as to the use of microcomputers in fishery science. Background information is given regarding the purchase of microcomputer hardware and various aspects to be considered are examined. -
Who's working on aquaculture in mangroves?
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleMangrove areas around the world have been a traditional site for aquaculture on account of their regular water supply and proximity to seed source. This article characterizes the literature on this subject. We used the ... -
Aspects of the fishery and biology of small pelagic fishes at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleThe findings are presented of an investigated conducted to determine the seasonal availability, distribution, abundance and biology of the small pelagic species occurring along the coast of Tanzania. Data are provided ... -
Sewage fish cages of Kota Cianjur, Indonesia
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleAn account is given of the cage culture system used in sewage canals in Indonesia. The fish cages used at Kota Cianjur for the culture of Cyprinus carpio are described.
