{"product_id":"tilapia-carl-d-webster-9781560223184","title":"Tilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to maximize tilapia production in different areas around the world \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTilapia is the second-most cultured fish species in the world, and its production is increasing each year. However, for several reasons profit margins remain slim. Tilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition presents respected international experts detailing every aspect of tilapia production around the world. Biology, breeding and larval rearing, farming techniques, feeding issues, post-harvest technology, and industry economics are clearly presented. This concise yet extensive reference provides the latest research and practical information to efficiently and economically maximize production in diverse locales, conditions, and climates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition comprehensively explores all types of tilapia with a detailed biologic description of the fish that takes readers from egg through harvesting. The book authoritatively discusses production issues such as feed nutrition, temperature, water quality, parasites, and disease control to guide readers on how to best encourage fast, efficient growth. Economic and marketing information are examined, including industry data and projections by country. Each chapter approaches a specific facet of tilapia and provides the most up-to-date research available in that area. This resource gives the most current, detailed information needed for effective tilapia farming in one compact economical volume. Extensively referenced with an abundance of clear, helpful tables, photographs, and figures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e discusses in detail: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecomplete biology, including sex ratios, optimum temperatures for growth and spawning, water quality parameters, and disease tolerance\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eindustry predictions\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehormonal control of growth\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egenetic improvement\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esex determination, manipulation, and control\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eseed production\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eculture practices \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eearthen and lined pond production \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eculture in flowing water\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecage culture\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efeed formulation and processing, and feeding management \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esoil, water, and effluent quality\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esaline tolerance levels with optimum rate of acclimation to seawater\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epolyculture of tilapia with shrimp\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebottom soil conditions\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enutrient requirements with non-nutrient components\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eparasites and diseases \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential reading for aquaculturists, nutritionists, geneticists, hatchery managers, feed formulators, feed mill operators, extension specialists, tilapia growers, fish farmers\/producers, educators, disease specialists, aquaculture veterinarians, policy makers, educators, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carl D. Webster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1560223189\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781560223184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/21\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.80h x 8.30w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2006 pg. 114","brand":"Carl D. Webster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939635691775,"sku":"9781560223184","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_dab89fff-02cd-4f4e-881a-73ca954f5f84.jpg?v=1681442644","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tilapia-carl-d-webster-9781560223184","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}