AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Written in a style that makes the subject both interesting to read and easy to understand, this text describes the scope and principles of aquaculture, and the design and management of a typical aquaculture/fish farming. It explains different types of culture systems and practices, as well as different criteria for the selection of species for culture. The text discusses some common diseases in aquaculture and measures to prevent them. It further elaborates the importance of a balanced diet for aquatic species and focuses on harvesting and post-harvesting technology. Biotechnolgy has gained immense importance in recent years and it is now applied to aquaculture for improvement of aquatic species. This book discusses in detail the role of biotechnology in aquaculture. In addition, it deals with different aquaculture practices in India, such as culture of carp, prawn, pearl and seaweed. The text concludes with a discussion on the effects of aquaculture practices on the environment.
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AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Written in a style that makes the subject both interesting to read and easy to understand, this text describes the scope and principles of aquaculture, and the design and management of a typical aquaculture/fish farming. It explains different types of culture systems and practices, as well as different criteria for the selection of species for culture. The text discusses some common diseases in aquaculture and measures to prevent them. It further elaborates the importance of a balanced diet for aquatic species and focuses on harvesting and post-harvesting technology. Biotechnolgy has gained immense importance in recent years and it is now applied to aquaculture for improvement of aquatic species. This book discusses in detail the role of biotechnology in aquaculture. In addition, it deals with different aquaculture practices in India, such as culture of carp, prawn, pearl and seaweed. The text concludes with a discussion on the effects of aquaculture practices on the environment.
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AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

by UJWALA JADHAV
AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

by UJWALA JADHAV

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Written in a style that makes the subject both interesting to read and easy to understand, this text describes the scope and principles of aquaculture, and the design and management of a typical aquaculture/fish farming. It explains different types of culture systems and practices, as well as different criteria for the selection of species for culture. The text discusses some common diseases in aquaculture and measures to prevent them. It further elaborates the importance of a balanced diet for aquatic species and focuses on harvesting and post-harvesting technology. Biotechnolgy has gained immense importance in recent years and it is now applied to aquaculture for improvement of aquatic species. This book discusses in detail the role of biotechnology in aquaculture. In addition, it deals with different aquaculture practices in India, such as culture of carp, prawn, pearl and seaweed. The text concludes with a discussion on the effects of aquaculture practices on the environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9788120336414
Publisher: PHI Learning
Publication date: 03/03/2009
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 12 MB
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About the Author

Ujwala Jadhav (Ph.D.) is Reader in the Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, Mumbai. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience. She is a member of the Society for Science and Environment, the Indian Women’s Scientists Association and Zoology Teachers Association. Dr. Jadhav has published several articles in various journals.

Table of Contents

Foreword • Preface • Acknowledgments
1. BASICS OF AQUACULTURE
2. HISTORY OF AQUACULTURE
3. AQUAFARM ENGINEERING
4. TYPES OF CULTURE SYSTEMS
5. DIFFERENT CULTURE PRACTICES
6. SPECIES SELECTION IN AQUACULTURE
7. DISEASES IN AQUACULTURE
8. FEED FORMULATION IN AQUACULTURE
9. HARVESTING—POSTHARVESTING TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSING IN AQUACULTURE
10. BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AQUACULTURE
11. CARP CULTURE
12. PRAWN CULTURE
13. PEARL CULTURE
14. SEAWEED CULTURE
15. IMPACT OF AGRICULTURE ON ENVIRONMENT
Bibliography • Index
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