Biology and Aquaculture of Tilapia

ISBN-13: 9780367420635 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 318 str.

Rodrigo Fortes Da Silva

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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