Agro's Dictionary of Aquaculture/P.K. Ghosh. Reprint. Jodhpur, Agrobios, 2006, 406 p., plates, ISBN 81-7754-263-X.

    Contents: Glossary A to Z. References. Appendices: 1. Identification characters of major carp fry/advanced fingerlings. 2. Prawn species distribution in the estuarine systems of India. 3. Common cultivable fin fish species (seed) distribution in different Indian estuaries. 4. Distribution of other marine organisms. 5. Major cultivable fish and prawn species in Indian condition (Brackishwater/Marine freshwater). 6. Statewise distribution of Fish Farmers Development Agencies (FFDAS). 7. State/Districtwise distribution of Brackishwater Fish Farmers Development Agencies (BFDAS). 8. Some shrimp hatcheries in India. 9. Threatened fishes of India. 10. Marine vulnerable prawns, lobsters, crab and others. 11. Common fish/prawn diseases so far recorded in India. 12. Diseases of prawn larvae. 13. Brackishwater lagoons and Backwaters of India. 14. Exotic fish fauna introduced into India. 15. Prawn culture methods/systems. 16. Paddy-cum-fish culture in the Indo-Pacific countries. 17. Integrated farming practices of paddy, poultry birds, ducks, cattle and pigs with prawns and/or fishes. 18. Major estuaries of India. 19. Organisms other than fishes used in culture practices in different countries all over the world. 20. Common marine and freshwater prawn seed availability along different coasts/estuaries of India. 21. Important Coldwater Lakes of India. 22. Fish by - products and their utilization. 23. Predatory and weed fishes. 24. Common aquatic insects. 25. Common aquatic vegetations. 26. Some major reservoirs on (major minor) rivers of India. 27. Major river systems of India. 28. Pollution in different river systems of India. 29. Extension (transfer of technology) in inland fishery. 30. Major shrimp producers, exporters and importers of the world. 31. Common inland fishing gears (nets) of India. 32. Predatory fishes. 33. Aquaculture chart. 34. Units of measurement with conversion. 35. Dilution of 96% alcohol (rectified spirit). 36. Export (earnings) of Indian marine products from/through different ports of the country. 37. Various organizations/institutes/departments/schemes/projects etc. associated with aquaculture and related activities. 38. Aquaculture Authority of India (AAI), Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and exclusive. 39. Economic Zone (EEZ) Acts, agreements and regulations related to Indian fisheries.

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