A hatchery manual for the common, Chinese and Indian major carps (2nd rev ed.)

This major work on carp hatchery and nursery methods was part of an Asian Development Bank (ADB) project to improve carp seed production technology in ADB-member countries notably Bangladesh, Burma, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Designed as a reference source on carp seed production and as a mini-library for those stationed at seed production centers remote from scientific information channels.Fish culture, Hatcheries, Aquaculture techniques, Manuals Cyprinidae

Tilapia genetic resources for aquaculture

Tilapia culture in Asia and other non African countries is practiced on a narrow genetic base. In contrast, African countries, many of which need assistance to develop their own aquaculture sectors, hold the global wealth of tilapia genetic resources. These resources have yet to be tapped to improve cultured breeds. These proceedings document a 1987 workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss the documentation, conservation and utilization of tilapia genetic resources and their future use in aquaculture.Tilapia culture, Genetics

Consultation on fish genetic resources

Naturally occurring fish genetic resources are of great importance for fisheries and aquaculture. Fish farmers and fishers face a future in which the diversity of their basic resources is under threat and the genetic composition of these resources will be increasingly reliant on human protection and manipulation. Fish genetic resources research, information and training in the context of existing and future activities are discussed.Fishery resources, Genetic resources, Germplasm conservation Pisces

Research and education for the development of integrated crop-livestock-fish farming systems in the tropics

There is a vast potential for Asia's numerous and needy small-scale farmers to enjoy the benefits of integration of aquaculture into farming systems. This publication attempts to create a framework for an interdisciplinary approach to research and education in integrated farming - a fusion of agriculture and aquaculture sciences.Integrated farming, Research, Education, Tropics

Ex-situ conservation of the germplasm of aquatic organisms

This paper summarizes some of the major issues relating to ex-situ conservation of the germplasm of aquatic organisms and gives examples of some current activities and future possibilities

Down to earth thoughts on conserving aquatic genetic diversity

A discussion is presented on the topic of maintaining genetic diversity in aquatic ecosystems, considering the various threats caused by irreversible damage or loss to the environment. The current situation in aquaculture and future prospects regarding the conservation and protection of endangered species are outlined, describing the case of tilapias in Africa as one particular example of fish conservation

Exotic species and genetically modified organisms in aquaculture and enhanced fisheries: ICLARM's position

This article contains a discussion paper on the use of exotic species and genetically modified organisms in aquaculture and enhanced fisheries, together with a summary of ICLARM's (International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management, Philippines) current position on this important topic

Exotic species and genetically modified organisms in aquaculture and enhanced fisheries: ICLARM's position

Biotechnology, Genetics, Aquaculture, Genetically modified organisms

The Second International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture

Proceedings of the symposium held in 1987 in Bangkok, Thailand, by tilapia scientists to discuss strategies for future research and development in the tilapia industry worldwide. Contains 82 full papers, 17 poster abstracts and author and species indexes. The full papers were presented under 7 sessions: culture systems, management and production; pathology; genetics and reproduction; nutrition, physiology; biology and ecology; and economics and socioeconomics.Tilapia culture, Conferences

Integrated agriculture-aquaculture farming systems

Proceedings of a 1979 conference held jointly in Manila by ICLARM and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture. The conference sought to provide an overview of integrated agriculture-aquaculture farming systems currently practised in Southeast Asian countries.Integrated farming, Aquaculture systems, Farming systems, Rice-fish culture, Conferences