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Effect of nitrogen fertilizer source on water quality and performance of two tilapia species
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleThe purpose of the present study was to compare the effect of urea and calcium nitrate (c. nitrate) as nitrogen fertilizer sources with mono superphosphate (msp) on water quality and the performance of two species of tilapia ... -
Estimation of Some Chemical Parameters of River Nile Sediments Exposed to Fish Cages
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleThe aim of this study was to assess the environmental impact of cage farm for ongrowing fish (Oreochromis niloticus) on the river sediments beneath and adjacent to the cages in El-Bostan region, Damietta Governorate by ... -
Challenges in sustaining and increasing fish production to combat hunger and poverty in Asia
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleFish 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, ... -
Remote sensing and field assessment of tsunami effects on coastal pond aquaculture in northern Sumatra
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleAn attempt was made to conduct spatial assessment of the pattern and extent of damage to coastal aquaculture ponds along the east coast of Aceh province in Sumatra, Indonesia, resulting from the tsunami event of 26 December ... -
Comparison of aquaculture extension impacts in Bangladesh
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleProduction from small scale pond aquaculture in Bangladesh trebled in the decade to 1999 under the influence of extension projects of the Department of Fisheries. The impacts of completed aquaculture extension projects and ... -
Effect of some local immunostimulants on the survival, growth performance and challenge infection of Oreochromis niloticus
(2006)Type: Conference PaperDisease outbreaks are encountered in the rapidly developing aquaculture industry and affecting the economy but their controls seem to be difficult. Therefore, the use of immunostimulants may be an effective mean of increasing ... -
The Netherlands and WorldFish : partnership to safeguard environments and livelihoods
(2006)Type: BrochureHighlights of the partnership between WorldFish and the Netherlands were summarised in this fact sheet. -
Biological control of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa using Chlorella and Scenedesmus mass culture
(2006)Type: Conference PaperThis study aimed to investigate the use of Chlorophyta Chlorella elliposoides and Scenedesmus bijuga (Turpin) Lageh as a biological control means against Microcystis aeruginosa Kutz as a laboratory trial before field application. -
Lessons from established breeding programs: terrestrial and aquatic animals
(2006)Type: Book ChapterSome relevant components of selection program theory and implementation are reviewed. This includes pedigree recording, genetic evaluation, balancing genetic gains and genetic diversity and tactical integration of key ... -
Experimental evaluation of co-culture of juvenile sea cucumbers, Holothuria scabra (Jaeger), with juvenile blue shrimp, Litopenaeus stylirostris (Stimpson).
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleThe co-culture of juvenile sea cucumber Holothuria scabra (Jaeger), or ‘sandfish’, with juvenile blue shrimp Litopenaeus stylirostris (Stimpson) was tested by growing groups in co-culture and monoculture for 3 weeks in ... -
Global documentation of fish introductions: the growing crisis and recommendations for action.
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleFish provides 15% of the total animal protein in human diets. It is also the primary source of livelihood for 35 million people (30 M in Asia and 2.6 M in Africa). The increase in global population and demand for fish ... -
Lessons from the breeding program of rohu
(2006)Type: Conference PaperFor the first time in India, selective breeding work has been initiated at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, India in collaboration with the Institute of Aquaculture Research (AKVAFORSK), Norway. ... -
Water management and wise use of wetlands: enhancing productivity
(2006)Type: Book ChapterLakes and reservoirs are affected by human interventions mainly by eutrophication. Changes in morphology are less common, although siltation and local alterations to the riparian zone can result from urbanisation,marina ... -
The role of fish ponds in the nutrient dynamics of mixed farming systems
(2006)Type: ThesisThe major objective of the study, is to explore the use of ponds as nutrient traps (besides fish production) to increase nutrient use efficiency in integrated farming systems. It focuses on (i) nutrient utilization efficiency ... -
Socioeconomics and livelihood values of Tonle Sap Lake fisheries
(2006)Type: BriefThe importance of fisheries of the Tonle Sap Lake is indisputable, given the high contribution of about 60 percent to the total inland fisheries production. What may not be well recognized is the importance of Tonle Sap ... -
Determining high potential aquaculture production areas: analysis of key socio-economic adoption factors
(2006)Type: Conference PaperGlobal aquaculture production increased with an average rate of 10% per year since 1990 and 90% of aquaculture production comes from developing countries thus providing livelihood and income especially to marginal groups ... -
Role of aquaculture in increasing water productivity
(2006)Type: BookThe objective of this review is to compare aquaculture to other food production strategies in terms of freshwater use, and demonstrate how aquaculture can be made to have positive impacts on food supply, economic growth ... -
Potential applications of reproductive and molecular genetic technologies in the selective breeding of aquaculture species
(2006)Type: Conference PaperThe use of reproductive and genetic technologies can increase the efficiency of selective breeding programs for aquaculture species. Four technologies are considered, namely: marker-assisted selection, DNA fingerprinting, ... -
The Asian development bank and WorldFish : net gains of partnership to improve livelihoods and bolster regional development, cooperation and trade
(2006)Type: BrochureADB is a steadfast partner of the WorldFish Center, having invested since 1987 more than US$7.6 million in WorldFish projects. Like ADB, WorldFish organizes its work regionally, maintaining an office for South Asia in ... -
Long-term variability in spat collections of the blacklip oyster (Pinctada margaritifera) in the Solomon Islands
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleTemporal variation in abundance of spat of the blacklip pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera) was determined over an eight-year period at two slles, Gizo and Noro, in the Western Province of Solomon Islands. Spat were ...
