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Tilapia culture: The basics

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AEM No. 66 (7.660Mb) Open Access
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Date
2020-07
Author
Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. ORCID
Eguia, Ruel V.
Pakingking, Rolando V., Jr. ORCID
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ASFA keyword
tilapia culture ASFA
fish culture ASFA
cage culture ASFA
harvesting ASFA
returns ASFA
pond culture ASFA
pond construction ASFA
stocking density ASFA
monosex culture ASFA
ricefield aquaculture ASFA
aquaponics ASFA
infectious diseases ASFA
disease control ASFA
processing fishery products ASFA
marketing ASFA
manuals ASFA
AGROVOC keyword
Tilapia (genus) AGROVOC
tilapia AGROVOC
Oreochromis mossambicus AGROVOC
Oreochromis niloticus AGROVOC
Oreochromis aureus AGROVOC
Sarotherodon melanotheron AGROVOC
Philippines AGROVOC
Taxonomic term
Oreochromis mossambicus GBIF
Oreochromis niloticus GBIF
Oreochromis aureus GBIF
Sarotherodon melanotheron GBIF
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Abstract
This new aquaculture extension manual revisits the basics of tilapia culture with updated information on the grow-out technology in cages and ponds. Updated cost and returns analyses were also included to guide farmers regarding the profitability of farming tilapia. A fresh chapter on tilapia health management is also included to promote the prevention of tilapia diseases.
Subjects
Tilapia--Breeding OCLC - FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) Tilapia--Feeding and feeds OCLC - FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) Fish culture--Economic aspects OCLC - FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) Fishes--Diseases OCLC - FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) Fish culture OCLC - FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) Handbooks and manuals OCLC - FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology)
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http://hdl.handle.net/10862/5842
Suggested Citation
Romana-Eguia, M. R. R., Eguia, R. V., & Pakingking Jr., R. V. (2020). Tilapia culture: The basics. Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
Type
Book
ISSN
0115-5369
Series
Aquaculture extension manual; No. 66
Format
[vii], 54 pages : illustrations (chiefly color)
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