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Heavy metals concentrations in water and fish of some Egyptian lakes and fish ponds
Type: Journal Article
Five heavy metals namely, cadmium, copper, iron, lead, and zinc were determined in water and fish samples obtained from three different lakes and fishponds in Egypt over nine months to assess pollution with those toxic ...
Technical efficiency of freshwater pond polyculture production in selected asian countries : estimation and implication
Type: Journal Article
The research documented in this article estimates the levels and determinants of farm-level technical efficiencies (TE) in freshwater pond polyculture systems in China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam. The levels of ...
Dissemination and adoption of milkfish aquaculture technology in the Philippines
Type: Report
The 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. ...
Fish and food security in Africa
Type: Brief
Today, 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 ...
Evaluation of the contribution of fisheries and aquaculture to food security in developing countries
Type: Journal Article
Fish 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 ...
Comparison of some traits of economic importance in tilapias (Orechromis niloticus and Sarotherodon galilaeus) with particular reference to their culture in Ghana
Type: Journal Article
This 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. ...
The WorldFish Center addressing global development needs : strategic research by WorldFish and the CGIAR
Type: Brochure
The work of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) provides a scientific basis for sustainable development. As one of 15 CGIAR research institutes, the WorldFish Center provides expertise on ...
Biological reviews of important Cambodian fish species, based on fishbase 2004 Volume 1
Type: Book
This document is a review of all the information published worldwide about ten fish species that contribute significantly to Cambodian fishery resources.
Estimates of phenotypic and genetic parameters for carcass traits in Nile Tilapia selected for fast growth in low-input conditions
Type: Other
Nile tilapia is sold as either un-gutted or gutted whole carcasses, or as depending on geographical location. In whichever state the is sold, meat yield is an important consideration. Although carcass traits are of economic ...