Benjamin Musyimi Musingi, Ngeno Kiplangat, Simion Omasaki, James Ondiek, Leah Mumbi Mahianyu, Eng Dorcas Mutheu Musingi & Becky Mwikali Musyimi·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2026
Monosex, all-male tilapia culture can improve production efficiency by preventing uncontrolled reproduction and associated growth losses. This study evaluated the effects of masculinising treatment, species, rearing environment, and production year on sex-reversal success in Nile...
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The Palkonda- Peddacheruvu tank (16°44'34.7"N & 78°01'53.9"E) in the outskirts of Mahabubnagar town in Telangana, India is a sewage-fed, nutrient-rich waterbody used for fish production for the livelihood of local fishers. The sailfin armoured catfish (Pterygoplichthys spp.),...
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Sargassum polycystum is a brown macroalga containing various bioactive compounds, including saponin, which has considerable potential for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of conventional maceration and ultrasound-assiste...
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Betta splendens, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish, is a commercially important ornamental freshwater species valued for its colour diversity, fin morphology and distinctive bubble-nesting behaviour. This study documented small-scale breeding and early fry culture of B....
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Kanjia is a freshwater lake in Odisha situated between Nandankanan Zoological Park and the Botanical Garden and spreads over an area of 105 hectares. The lake is important for supplying water to the zoo, providing a source of livelihood for local fishermen, and supporting visitor...
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Reservoir cage aquaculture can generate substantial fish biomass without constructing additional ponds, but production and financial performance depend on stocking, survival, feed conversion, water exchange and market price. We documented a field-scale Pangasius cage-culture unit...
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Aims: This study aimed to identify risk events and risk agents affecting Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) farming and to formulate priority mitigation strategies for farmers in Bojongsoang District, Bandung Regency, Indonesia. Study Design: A descriptive qualitative survey wi...
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Marine gastropods are important components of tropical benthic ecosystems, and their assemblages can provide information on habitat conditions. This study assessed the species composition, ecological density, abundance, frequency of occurrence, community structure, and bathymetri...
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Rainbow trout culture can be constrained by stress and disease, creating interest in plant-based feed additives. This study evaluated the effects of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MLP) at 0, 20, 30 and 40 g/kg feed on growth performance, survival, hepatosomatic index (HSI)...
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Fish processing in tropical countries generates substantial quantities of waste, including scales, heads, and fins, which may be discarded into soil and water. This study investigated the recovery of chitosan from waste scales of Labeo rohita collected in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,...
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