Langbeschreibung
This book reviews up-to-date knowledge on the biology and aquaculture of tilapia, with special focus on the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Tilapia are a group of fish species that have become one of the most cultured worldwide, currently having a big economic impact on both developed and developing countries.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Tilapia Genetic Resources: Conservation and Use for Aquaculture 2. Selective Breeding of Farmed Tilapia 3. Structure and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract 4. Current Improvements in Tilapia Nutrition 5. Feeding Practices and Their Determinants in Tilapia 6. Osmoregulation in Tilapia: Environmental Factors and Internal Mechanisms 7. Pathologies in Farmed Tilapia and the Use of Immunostimulants and Vaccines to Prevent or Treat Diseases: An Overview 8. Sex Determination and Differentiation of Tilapia 9. Reproductive Physiology of Tilapia 10. Embryonic and Larval Development of Tilapias 11. Tilapia Larviculture 12. Biological Rhythms in Tilapia 13. Tilapia Production in Aquaponics 14. Biofloc Technology (BFT) in Tilapia Culture 15. Tilapia Processing - Relevant Aspects Pointing to Promising Horizons