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Publisher: Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific
Creation date: June 2003
Fish breeding in captivity was introduced in India with the intention to make sufficient quantities of quality seed stock available to support farming. This technology offers many advantages in fish culture practice including reduced mortality during transport and production of hybrid vigor through hybridization. After the discovery of induced breeding techniques during the late 1950's the expertise was initially transferred to field conditions through extension workers on a relatively small number of farms. Later, the technology was transferred more widely through contact from one farmer to another. Innovative adaptation of this technology by Bengal farmers has enabled them to establish a positive role in producing a quality and dependable seed supply. This is evident by the fact that Bengal farmers contribute to 70 - 80 percent of the total seed produced in India. A field survey conducted in the year 2000 revealed that through successive years farmers have modified the base technology from time to time and that these modifications have made it more meaningful in contributing to the seed supply for the country. Some of the major farmer led modifications are listed in this article.
Key Words: NACA • India • Production Research and Technology • Artificial Propagation • Seed and Fry Production • FAO
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