Breeding
and Seed Production of Fin Fish and Shell Fish/P.C. Thomas, Suresh Ch. Rath and
Kanta Das Mohapatra. Delhi, Daya, 2003, xviii, 402
p., figs., tables, ISBN 81-7035-308-4.
Breeding
and Seed Production of Fin Fish and Shell Fish/P.C. Thomas, Suresh Ch. Rath and
Kanta Das Mohapatra. Delhi, Daya, 2003, xviii, 402
p., figs., tables, ISBN 81-7035-308-4.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Reproduction in fishes. 2. Seed production of major carps: A. Indian major carps. B. Chinese major carps. C. Breeding of common carp. D. Advances in carp breeding. E. Design and construction of a medal carp hatchery. 3. Seed production technology of freshwater cat fishes: A. Channel cat fish (Ictalurus punctatus). B. Magur (Clarias batrachus). C. Stinging cat fish (Heteropneustes fossilis). 4. Tilapia. 5. Seed production of brackish water/marine fish: A. Grey mullets (Mugil cephalus). B. Milk fish (Chanos chanos). C. Sea bass (Lates calcarifer). D. Grouper (Epinephelus sp.). 6. Seed production technology of cold water fishes: A. Trouts. B. Mahseer. 7. Breeding and seed production of ornamental fishes. 8. Breeding and seed production of shell fishes: A. Tiger prawn. B. Freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). C. Mud crab. 9. Breeding and seed production of shell fishes other than crustaceans (molluscans and holothurians): A. Pearl oyster. B. Mussels. C. Clams. D. Sea cucumber. 10. Genetic upgradation of fish seed. 11. Culture of live feed organisms for larviculture: A. Culture of microalgae. B. Culture of rotifers. C. Culture of daphnia. D. Culture of artemia. 12. Cryo preservation of fish gametes. References. Author index. Species index. Subject index.
"This treatise gives an uptodate comprehensive account of the seed production technology of major species of fin fish and shell fish utilized for commercial aquaculture. Though copious illustrations in the text provides an orientation towards the students reader, the book shall be a valuable reference material not only for students but also for teachers, scientists, extension workers and planners. This book is perhaps the first of its kind as no single text book deals with such wide ranging species and technologies on the subject – the break through that has revolutionised aquacultural practices in the world. Hence this text book shall be a must for all those concerned with aquaculture particularly with reproduction and seed production of fishes." (jacket)