The current investigation focuses on intertwined relationships of ecology and aquaculture for the benefit of farmers involved in fish farming practices.The study evaluated glucosinolate reduction in black,brown,and wh...The current investigation focuses on intertwined relationships of ecology and aquaculture for the benefit of farmers involved in fish farming practices.The study evaluated glucosinolate reduction in black,brown,and white mustard meals as fish feed ingredients for Indian Major Carps.Fish were fed with 10%mustard meal-supplemented diets in three forms:Raw(R),Anti-nutritional Rich(AR),and Anti-nutritional Lowered(AL),alongside a control group using floating feed.The three-month indoor experiment(September-November 2023)was conducted in FRP tanks with triplicate treatments.Blood analysis revealed compromised health in AR-fed carps,with reduced hemoglobin levels in rohu,catla and mrigal and elevated total leukocyte counts indicating inflammation in all the three carps studied here.Liver function was impaired in AR-fed fish,shown by increased alanine transaminase levels,highest in rohu followed by mrigal and catla.Histopathological examination of AR-fed carps liver tissue revealed necrotic spots,deformed hepatocytes,and significant vacuolation.In contrast,AL-fed fish demonstrated improved health parameters through Complete Blood Count analysis,liver function tests,and histo-pathological observations,suggesting successful reduction of anti-nutritional factors in the processed mustard meals.In near future,replacement of unprocessed seed meal with processed seed meal will lead to economic gains in fish farming.展开更多
This study presents the structural characteristics and regeneration potential of mangrove patches in the estuarine and coastal areas of Kerala, a tropical maritime state in India. Field surveys were carried out at 46 ...This study presents the structural characteristics and regeneration potential of mangrove patches in the estuarine and coastal areas of Kerala, a tropical maritime state in India. Field surveys were carried out at 46 selected sites during August 2015 to May 2016. In each site, the vegetative structure and regeneration status were assessed using the quadrat method. Altogether 219 quadrates were laid out and a total of 13 true mangrove species, belonging to 5 families and 8 genera, were recorded. The total tree density and stand basal area of the study region was1678.08/ha and 20.33 m^2/ha respectively. The low basal areas indicate the reduced structural development in mangroves. Of the 13 tree species, Avicennia constitutes 56%of the total Important Value Index(IVI) and Avicennia officinalis represents 41% of the IVI in Kerala, followed by Avicennia marina(15%), Rhizophora mucronata(15%),Sonneratia alba(8%) Rhizophora apiculata(7%) and Excoecaria agallocha(7%). The diameter at breast height(DBH) in the study area revealed that 47% of the tree species came under the 1–10 cm DBH class. Total sapling and seedling density in Kerala was 2238.35 and 3232.42 individuals/ha respectively. Density of young plants(seedlings ? saplings) was only 31% greater of tree density and varied from 3–63%, which indicates poor regeneration potential. The Maturity index value(MIV) and complexity index(Ic) value of mangroves were 18.30 and 109.81 respectively. However, the low Ic value(\ 10) observed in seven out of ten coastal districts indicated poor structural development of mangroves in Kerala. Therefore, locationspecific conservation and management measures, guided by the knowledge on spatial distribution and habitat requirements of mangrove varieties should be taken to preserve the mangrove diversity of Kerala.展开更多
Objective:To describe the parasitic infestations of Anabas testudineus(A.testudineus)collected from three different fish producing districts of West Bengal state in India.Methods:A total number of 75 specimens of A.te...Objective:To describe the parasitic infestations of Anabas testudineus(A.testudineus)collected from three different fish producing districts of West Bengal state in India.Methods:A total number of 75 specimens of A.testudineus were collected from different floodplain areas of West Bengal,India.These specimens were examined for parasites using established techniques after measuring basic morphometric parameters.Results:A total 165 individual of 20 parasites(13 ectoparasites and 7 endoparasites)belonging to 7 phyla were recorded from 64 infected A.testudineus.Among the observed parasites,8 were protozoan including 3 ciliates;2 monogenic trematodes,2 strigeidid trematodes,1 nematode,3 crustaceans,3 myxozoans and 1 echinorhynchus acanthocephalan parasites.The quantitative abundance of parasites were highest in gill(37%)followed by body outer layer(35%)and intestine(28%).District wise quantitative count of parasites in different investigated organ from A.testudineus revealed that North 24 Parganas is highly infected followed by West Midnapore and East Midnapore.The highest prevalence(%)and mean abundance of parasitic occurrence was observed in North 24 Parganas followed by West Midnapore and East Midnapore.The highest mean intensity was found at West Midnapore followed by North 24 Parganas and East Midnapore.Conclusions:Especially West Bengal state of India,inland culture and capture fishery mainly rural based and operated by poor farmers.Developing right kind of interventions and management practice can prevent adverse impact of diseases and assist poor farmers for sustainable production.展开更多
文摘The current investigation focuses on intertwined relationships of ecology and aquaculture for the benefit of farmers involved in fish farming practices.The study evaluated glucosinolate reduction in black,brown,and white mustard meals as fish feed ingredients for Indian Major Carps.Fish were fed with 10%mustard meal-supplemented diets in three forms:Raw(R),Anti-nutritional Rich(AR),and Anti-nutritional Lowered(AL),alongside a control group using floating feed.The three-month indoor experiment(September-November 2023)was conducted in FRP tanks with triplicate treatments.Blood analysis revealed compromised health in AR-fed carps,with reduced hemoglobin levels in rohu,catla and mrigal and elevated total leukocyte counts indicating inflammation in all the three carps studied here.Liver function was impaired in AR-fed fish,shown by increased alanine transaminase levels,highest in rohu followed by mrigal and catla.Histopathological examination of AR-fed carps liver tissue revealed necrotic spots,deformed hepatocytes,and significant vacuolation.In contrast,AL-fed fish demonstrated improved health parameters through Complete Blood Count analysis,liver function tests,and histo-pathological observations,suggesting successful reduction of anti-nutritional factors in the processed mustard meals.In near future,replacement of unprocessed seed meal with processed seed meal will lead to economic gains in fish farming.
基金supported by the Society for Integrated Coastal Management(SICOM)Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC)Government of India,New Delhi
文摘This study presents the structural characteristics and regeneration potential of mangrove patches in the estuarine and coastal areas of Kerala, a tropical maritime state in India. Field surveys were carried out at 46 selected sites during August 2015 to May 2016. In each site, the vegetative structure and regeneration status were assessed using the quadrat method. Altogether 219 quadrates were laid out and a total of 13 true mangrove species, belonging to 5 families and 8 genera, were recorded. The total tree density and stand basal area of the study region was1678.08/ha and 20.33 m^2/ha respectively. The low basal areas indicate the reduced structural development in mangroves. Of the 13 tree species, Avicennia constitutes 56%of the total Important Value Index(IVI) and Avicennia officinalis represents 41% of the IVI in Kerala, followed by Avicennia marina(15%), Rhizophora mucronata(15%),Sonneratia alba(8%) Rhizophora apiculata(7%) and Excoecaria agallocha(7%). The diameter at breast height(DBH) in the study area revealed that 47% of the tree species came under the 1–10 cm DBH class. Total sapling and seedling density in Kerala was 2238.35 and 3232.42 individuals/ha respectively. Density of young plants(seedlings ? saplings) was only 31% greater of tree density and varied from 3–63%, which indicates poor regeneration potential. The Maturity index value(MIV) and complexity index(Ic) value of mangroves were 18.30 and 109.81 respectively. However, the low Ic value(\ 10) observed in seven out of ten coastal districts indicated poor structural development of mangroves in Kerala. Therefore, locationspecific conservation and management measures, guided by the knowledge on spatial distribution and habitat requirements of mangrove varieties should be taken to preserve the mangrove diversity of Kerala.
文摘Objective:To describe the parasitic infestations of Anabas testudineus(A.testudineus)collected from three different fish producing districts of West Bengal state in India.Methods:A total number of 75 specimens of A.testudineus were collected from different floodplain areas of West Bengal,India.These specimens were examined for parasites using established techniques after measuring basic morphometric parameters.Results:A total 165 individual of 20 parasites(13 ectoparasites and 7 endoparasites)belonging to 7 phyla were recorded from 64 infected A.testudineus.Among the observed parasites,8 were protozoan including 3 ciliates;2 monogenic trematodes,2 strigeidid trematodes,1 nematode,3 crustaceans,3 myxozoans and 1 echinorhynchus acanthocephalan parasites.The quantitative abundance of parasites were highest in gill(37%)followed by body outer layer(35%)and intestine(28%).District wise quantitative count of parasites in different investigated organ from A.testudineus revealed that North 24 Parganas is highly infected followed by West Midnapore and East Midnapore.The highest prevalence(%)and mean abundance of parasitic occurrence was observed in North 24 Parganas followed by West Midnapore and East Midnapore.The highest mean intensity was found at West Midnapore followed by North 24 Parganas and East Midnapore.Conclusions:Especially West Bengal state of India,inland culture and capture fishery mainly rural based and operated by poor farmers.Developing right kind of interventions and management practice can prevent adverse impact of diseases and assist poor farmers for sustainable production.
