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Genetic enhancement and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa

Gupta, M.V. - In: Naga 25 (2002) 3/4, pp. 48-49

There is a pressing need to enhance fish production in Africa through improved farm management and the use of improved fish breeds and/or alien species in aquaculture while at the same time conserve the aquatic genetic diversity. This paper presents the outcome of the Expert Consultation on...

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Use of genetically improved and alien species for aquaculture and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa

Gupta, M.V.; Bartley, D.M.; Acosta, B.O. - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

Aquaculture species are being domesticated and improved through genetic enhancement. Despite the benefits of improved fish in terms of increased production, there are risks associated with conservation of biodiversity when the introduced strains/species escape in natural waters. This is...

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Aquaculture genetics research and issues in INGA member countries/institutions

Gupta, M.V.; Acosta, B.O. - In: Naga 24 (2001) 1/2, pp. 61-65

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Fish genetics research in member countries and institutions of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fifth Steering Committee Meeting of INGA

Gupta, M.V.; Acosta, B.O. - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

A conference proceedings of the Fifth Steering Committee Meeting of the International Network on Genetics in … Aquaculture (INGA), this publication incorporates information drawn from aquaculture genetics research undertaken or in progress … aquaculture genetics research in developing countries and identify areas for possible collaboration between institutions in …

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Public-private partnerships in aquaculture: a case study on tilapia research and development

Acosta, B.O.; Sevilleja, R.C.; Gupta, M.V.; Center, … - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

In Philippines, Nile tilapia is the second most important food fish for domestic consumption, next to milkfish. Genetic improvement research for this species has progressed significantly. Public sector institutions that have played a primary role in development of improved strains of the species...

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Low external input sustainable aquaculture for Bangladesh: an operational framework

Lightfoot, C.; Gupta, M.V.; Ahmed, M. - In: Naga 15 (1992) 3, pp. 9-12

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From drawing board to dining table: the success story of the GIFT project

Gupta, M.V.; Acosta, B.O. - In: Naga 27 (2004) 3-4, pp. 4-14

As compared to crops and livestock, the genetic enhancement of fish is in its infancy. While significant progress has been achieved in the genetic improvement of temperate fish such as salmonids, no efforts were made until the late 1980s for the genetic improvement of tropical finfish, which...

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Rural women in aquaculture: Bangladesh

Gupta, M.V. - In: Naga 13 (1990) 3, pp. 8-8

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Challenges in sustaining and increasing fish production to combat hunger and poverty in Asia

Gupta, M.V. - In: Naga 29 (2006) 1/2, pp. 4-10

Fish and fisheries make a major contribution to nutritional security and the fight against hunger and poverty in Asia. An additional 37 million t of food fish will be needed by 2020 to meet the needs of the growing population, changing dietary habits and increasing income levels. Production from...

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Integration of aquaculture into the farming systems of the floodprone ecosystems of Bangladesh: an evaluation of adoption and impact

Gupta, M.V.; Mazid, M.A.; Islam, M.S.; Rahman, M.; … - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

This report presents the results of studies undertaken for incorporating low-external input aquaculture practices into the farming systems of a complex floodprone ecosystem in Bangladesh and the impacts of integration on income, nutrition and resource use in rural households. The study shows...

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