Induced Fish Breeding: A Practical Guide for Hatcheries - Softcover

Chattopadhyay, Nihar Ranjan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0128017740 ISBN 13: 9780128017746

Publisher: Academic Press, 2016

Synopsis

Induced Fish Breeding: A Practical Guide for Hatcheries takes a successive approach to explaining the use of breeding technology with proven scientific methods. It provides real-life examples for the purpose of maximizing fish and seed production to support overall sustainability in aquaculture. It is a concise reference to understanding the latest developments in the field, useful for anyone who is involved in fisheries or hatchery management as well as researchers and students who need to understand the technology. A practice originally developed to produce quality seed in captivity, induced breeding has made great strides in fish populations for India. The book offers a practical and succinct overview-from existing methods and operations to recent trends and their impacts on aquaculture for the future.

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About the Author

Dr. Nihar Ranjan Chattopadhyay has been researching aquaculture for more than 20 years. He is Professor at West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences in, Kolkata, West Bengal, India with expertise is in fish genetics, aquatic biodiversity, fish farming, breeding techniques, and biotechnology. He developed intensive farming systems in India and standardized the breeding and larval rearing of several species in Southeast Asia, and developed the fisheries program at his university. He has published more than 45 articles, and has been awarded certificates and mementos for his outstanding work in the aquaculture field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0128017740
• ISBN 13: 9780128017746
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 370