Freshwater Prawns: Biology and Farming

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Michael Bernard New (Chairman of Aquaculture without Frontiers) Wagner Cotroni Valenti (Professor at the Aquaculture Center, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil)

Freshwater Prawns

Biology and Farming

Michael Bernard New (Chairman of Aquaculture without Frontiers), Wagner Cotroni Valenti (Professor at the Aquaculture Center, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil), James H. Tidwell (Professor and Chair of the Division of Aquaculture, Kentucky State University, Kentucky, USA) , Louis R. D'Abramo (W.L. Giles Distinguished Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries, Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mississippi State University, USA)

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Wiley-Blackwell
09 October 2009

Crustaceans; Agricultural science; Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques

Covering general biology and every aspect of farming freshwater prawns, from current research to development and commercial practice, this has become widely viewed as a landmark publication in the field. The well-known team of editors, New, Valenti, Tidwell, D’Abramo and Kutty, have gathered cutting-edge contributions from the world's leading experts to provide farm personnel, business managers, researchers and invertebrate, freshwater and crustacean biologists with an essential resource.

Edited by: Michael Bernard New (Chairman of Aquaculture without Frontiers), Wagner Cotroni Valenti (Professor at the Aquaculture Center, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil), James H. Tidwell (Professor and Chair of the Division of Aquaculture, Kentucky State University, Kentucky, USA), Louis R. D'Abramo (W.L. Giles Distinguished Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries, Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mississippi State University, USA), Methil Narayanan Kutty (former FAO/UN Expert and Former Dean and Professor of Fisheries, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 249mm, Width: 196mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1.361kg
ISBN: 9781405148610
ISBN 10: 1405148616
Pages: 560
Publication Date: 09 October 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

EDITORS Michael Bernard New, OBE is Chairman of Aquaculture without Frontiers and was previously President of the European Aquaculture Society (2002 - 2004) and President of the World Aquaculture Society (1997 - 1998). Wagner Cotroni Valenti is Professor at the Aquaculture Center, São Paulo State University, Brazil James Tidwell, Aquaculture Research Center, Kentucky State University, Kentucky, USA Louis R. D'Abramo, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Mississippi State University, USA Methil Narayanan Kutty is a Former FAO/UN Expert and Former Dean and Professor of Fisheries, Tamil Nadu University, India

Reviews for Freshwater Prawns: Biology and Farming

Freshwater Prawns: Biology and farming is an updated and expanded version of the book published a decade ago ... The book should prove to be a valuable source of reference for all those interested in the culture of freshwater prawns, and there is also much information that could be incorporated into aquaculture courses designed for college and university students. (Aquaculture International, 26 July 2011) In conclusion, this comprehensive review is certainly useful for students, farmers, researchers, and all those in search for any subject related to freshwater prawn culture. Given the good coverage of all the subjects, in a well explained manner, this book will be beneficial for beginners and can clarify doubts of experienced farmers and biologists. Surely this beautifully bound book will be an asset to your scientific libraries!. (Journal of Crustaceana, 1 July 2011) The comprehensive information presented in the book will be of immense use to those involved in the culture and trade of freshwater prawns, prawn farm personnel, business managers and researchers. (INFOFISH International, 1 February 2010) Coverage encompasses biology and taxonomy; hatchery and grow-out culture systems; nutrition, feeds, and feeding; genetics; size management; commercial developments around the world; post-harvest handling and processing; marketing and preparation for consumption; economics and business management; and sustainability. ... For prawn farm personnel, business managers, and researchers. ( Book News , December 2009)