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A comparative study of the chemical composition of soils from aquaculture systems in the Cochin estuarine area.

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Title A comparative study of the chemical composition of soils from aquaculture systems in the Cochin estuarine area.
 
Creator Joseph, Gilbert
 
Subject Dissertations
Biochemical composition
 
Description In recent years there has been an increasing awareness
of the role and benefits of scientific fish farming in coastal
waters for augmenting fish production of India, although a
traditional practice of aquaculture has been prevailing in these waters for a long time. A comprehensive knowledge of the ecology of the different culture systems forms an integral part of the scientific farming because it directly influences the rate of production. The growth and survival of the organisms used for culture depend largely on the overall productivity of the pond, which in turn, is influenced by the various environmental characteristics of the water and the fertility of the pond soil. In short, the water and soil conditions to a great extent determine the success or failure of the culture operation. Further, the information on the various environmental characteristics of the pond water and soil, availability of essential elements and the rate of organic productivity, would not only help to adopt successful management principles and culture techniques but also to manipulate the ecosystem providing the necessary inputs for obtaining better production. Besides providing an overall picture of the productivity of the ponds, studies on soils furnish information on the inputs to enhance the fertility of soils and also help in selection of suitable sites for construction of farms.
 
Publisher Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
 
Date 1985-10
 
Type Thesis
NonPeerReviewed
 
Format text
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/11071/1/Joseph%20Gilbert%20P.%20G..pdf
Joseph, Gilbert (1985) A comparative study of the chemical composition of soils from aquaculture systems in the Cochin estuarine area. Masters thesis, Cochin University of Science and Technology.