Second Edition
by T.V.R. Pillay
Aquaculture covers all aspects of subsistence and commercial aquaculture as practiced across the globe.
Contents
Principles of Aquaculture
- Basis of Aquaculture
- History of Aquaculture and its Present State
- National Planning of Aquaculture Development
- Selection of Sites for Aquaculture
- Selection of Species for Culture
- Design and Construction of Aquafarms
- Nutrition and Feeds
- Reproduction and Genetic Selection
- Health and Diseases
- Control of Weeds, Pests and Predators
- Harvesting and Post-Harvest Technology
- Marketing of Aquaculture Products
- Economics and Financing of Aquaculture
- Farm Management
- Sustainability and Environmental Management of Aquaculture
Aquaculture Practices
- Carps
- Trouts and Salmons
- Catfishes
- Eels
- Tilapias
- Grey Mullets and Milkfish
- Yellowtail
- Sea-Basses and Sea-Breams
- Other Finfishes
- Shrimps and Prawns
- Crayfishes and Crabs
- Oysters and Mussels
- Clams, Scallops and Abalones
- Seaweeds
- Integration of Aquaculture with Crop and Livestock Farming
- Stocking of Open Waters and Ranching
Index