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Comparison of some traits of economic importance in tilapias (Orechromis niloticus and Sarotherodon galilaeus) with particular reference to their culture in Ghana
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThis study was conducted to determine which of the two major tilapia species in freshwater capture fisheries in Ghana, Oreochromis niloticus or Sarotherodon galilaeus, is more suitable for breed improvement and pond culture. ... -
Heritability of cold tolerance in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus juveniles
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThe inability of tilapia to tolerate low temperatures is of major economic concern as it reduces their growing season and leads to over winter mortality. In this study, cold tolerance of juvenile Nile tilapia, Oreochromis ... -
Factors affecting early growth of Nile tilapia fry in hapa-in-pond environments
(2005)Type: ReportHapas, usually suspended in fertilized ponds, have long been used for tilapia fry production (Santiago et al., 1985; Bhujel, 1997) and recently for fry rearing. In fish breeding programs, members of a full-sib family usually ... -
Rhizons improved estimation of nutrient losses because of seepage in aquaculture ponds
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleSeepage represents one of the largest water losses in static ponds accounting for about 30-70% of total pond water losses. This short communication describes a novel method in which a similar principle as in Masuda and ... -
Strategies and options for increasing and sustaining fisheries and aquaculture production to benefit poorer households in Asia, ADB-RETA 5945: project completion report (appendixes)
(2005)Type: ReportThe last three decades have witnessed dramatic changes in the structure of supply and demand for fish, especially in Asia. This WorldFish research study sponsored by the Asian Development Bank focussed on nine developing ... -
The farming practices and economics of aquaculture in Thailand
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThe paper reviews freshwater and coastal aquaculture practices in Thailand, and compares the productivity, costs, and benefits across various types of cultivation and various intensities of production. The paper is based ... -
Parameter estimates for fishes of the upper Paraná river floodplain and Itaipu reservoir (Brazil)
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleEstimates of the growth (K), natural mortality (M), consumption/biomass (Q/B) rate and trophic level (TL) for 35 species in the upper Paraná river floodplain and the Itaipu reservoir (interconnected ecosystems) are presented. ... -
The status of introduced carp species in Asia
(2005)Type: Book ChapterThe Asian countries, in particular Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, have vast carp genetic resources that are an important element of their aquaculture production systems. Hence, in recent years, ... -
Fish and food security in Africa
(2005)Type: BriefToday, in sub-Saharan Africa, one out of every two people (49%) lives on less than $1 –a day (World Bank 2004a). While in other regions chronic hunger is receding, in sub-Saharan Africa malnutrition is still rising in both ... -
Community based fish culture in irrigation systems and seasonal floodplains: project inception report
(2005)Type: ReportThis is an Inception Report for the research project entitled Community-Based Fish Culture in Irrigation Systems and Seasonal Floodplains. The first part covers the basic action research framework of the project and includes ... -
Ornamental Fishes: a Sustainable Livelihoods for Rainforest Communities
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThe ornamental fish sector is an extensive and global component of international trade, fisheries, aquaculture and development. However, the scope of this sector and the impact on human and aquatic communities are often ... -
Status and economics of freshwater aquaculture in selected countries of Asia
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThe paper discusses the status of freshwater aquaculture, and the productivity and cost effectiveness of alternative technologies in the major fish producing countries in Asia, such as Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, ... -
Culture-based production systems: Options for the chambo in Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe
(2005)Type: Conference PaperThe drastic decline of the chambo in Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe has sparked interest in its restoration to reach its maximum sustainable yield (MSY). The paper reviews several options that are applied worldwide and ... -
Aquaculture extension impacts in Bangladesh: a case study from Kapasia, Gazipur
(2005)Type: ReportWith many ponds and high demand for fish, Bangladesh has a high potential for aquaculture . Since the 1980s, there have been many aquaculture extension projects. As a result, pond aquaculture production is estimated to ... -
Demand for Fish by Species in India: Three-Stage Budgeting Framework
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThe demand studies for the fish sector are limited by their high degree of aggregation, and the lack of empirical basis for estimating the underlying elasticity of demand. In this study, the three-stage budgeting framework ... -
Evaluation of the contribution of fisheries and aquaculture to food security in developing countries
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleFish contain important nutrients such as essential fatty acids, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Production of freshwater fish depends on the strategic application of various management techniques. The demand ... -
Dissemination and adoption of milkfish aquaculture technology in the Philippines
(2005)Type: ReportThe study focuses on the current structure of the milkfish industry by examining the development and changes in the production and processing technologies, and product demand, markets and institutions over the past decade. ... -
Participatory action learning (PAL) : a manual and a compilation of pond and rice field fish culture PAL sessions plans
(2005)Type: ManualThis manual, which focuses on pond and rice field ecosystems, is in two parts. Part 1 provides background information for trainers of farmers on using the theory of participatory action learning (PAL), provides a PAL ... -
Carp genetic resources for aquaculture in Asia
(2005)Type: ReportThere 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 ... -
Threatened cyprinid species in Asia
(2005)Type: Book ChapterDespite the considerable potential for continued growth in cyprinid aquaculture production in Asia, there are increasing concerns about the status of native cyprinids especially those that are important to aquaculture in ...
