| Description |
xxi, 642 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Principles of aquaculture -- Aquaculture systems design -- Water quality -- Resource use and the environment -- Reproduction, life cycles and growth -- Genetics -- Nutrition and feeds -- Hatchery and larval foods -- Disease principles -- Pathogens and parasites -- Prevention of disease by vaccination -- Post-harvest technology and processing -- Economics -- Seaweed and microalgae -- Carps -- Salmonids -- Tilapias -- Catfishes -- Marine finfish aquaculture -- Soft-shelled turtles -- Shrimps -- Freshwater decapod crustaceans -- Bivalve molluscs -- Abalone -- Aquaculture in the aquarium industry -- The future of aquaculture |
| Summary |
A clear illustration of the important role of aquaculture in supporting food security, livelihoods, and economic development around the world |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Aquaculture
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Algae culture
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| Author |
Lucas, John S., 1940- editor
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Southgate, Paul C., editor
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Tucker, C. S. (Craig S.), 1951- editor
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| LC no. |
2018015074 |
| ISBN |
1119230861 (hardcover) |
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9781119230861 (hardcover) |
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