The use of synthetic androgens for monosex Nile tilapia production has improved growth and production efficiency, but concerns regarding cost, accessibility and sustainability have stimulated interest in plant-derived alternatives. Mucuna pruriens and Carica papaya seeds contain...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91154
Samuel Ifeanyi Ogbuagu, Oluwaseyi Ezekiel Godwin, Olaniyi Ajibola Abeni, Nwangwu Desmond Chinedu, Obadara Emmanuel Ogundeji & Jimkuta Chindo·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2026
This study assessed the spatial relationship between inland water resources, bioclimatic conditions, and aquaculture development across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. Geospatial datasets from the Joint Research Centre Global Surface Water, Global Mangrove Watch, WorldClim, adm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91153
Mud crab fattening is a short-cycle aquaculture strategy in which lean, recently moulted, low-condition or otherwise under-finished market-sized crabs are held until flesh condition, gonadal development or market grade improves. Its apparent simplicity conceals a tightly coupled...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91152
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91151
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91149
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91150
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91148
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91147
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91146
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91145
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91144
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91142
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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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91143
Fish, a major source of animal protein in Nigeria, is lost annually to spoilage because of improper storage and inadequate preservation techniques. Synthetic antioxidants have gradually lost their use and value in the industry because of their reported undesirable effects. Furthe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91139
Non-native fish species, particularly Pterygoplichthys sp., Clarias gariepinus, and Oreochromis sp., have been introduced into many regions outside their native ranges for various purposes. The rapid spread and establishment of invasive populations, recently reported in certain o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91140