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The Carp

Biology and Culture

  • Textbook
  • © 1999

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Authors:
  1. R. Billard
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  • First book in English that concentrates solely on the carp as an economic rather than purely ornamental fish
  • Practical approach to carp production and management
  • Contributions from international experts

Part of the book series: Springer Praxis Books (PRAXIS)

Part of the book sub series: Aquaculture and Fisheries (AQUAFISH)

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About this book

As a group, carp provide 4 million metric tonnes of fish annually - over a quarter of all fish culture worldwide. For the first time, a book is available in English that concentrates solely on the carp as an economic rather than an ornamental fish with a panel of international experts producing a comprehensive, practical volume about carp production and management. Starting with a brief look at the biology of cyprinids, the book then discusses the methods and management of carp farming, from water quality to the economics of fish production in ponds. Novel methods to improve stock, including genetic engineering, are covered and case studies give added value to the text. As carp farming turns from traditional to intensive methods, farmers, researchers and technicians in industry will welcome this benchmark volume, which also is a valuable reference book for graduate and postgraduate students and lecturers in aquaculture.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Carp

  • Book Subtitle: Biology and Culture

  • Authors: R. Billard

  • Series Title: Springer Praxis Books

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 1999

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-85233-118-4Published: 15 April 1999

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 342

  • Additional Information: Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK

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