01463nam a2200205Ia 4500 CTU_17080 210402s9999 xx 000 0 und d 639 G726/N362 Graaf, Gertjan de Artificial reproduction and pond rearing of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus in sub-Saharan Africa: A handbook Gertjan de Graaf, FAO, Hans Janssen Rome FAO 1996 The manual is based on the practical experiences of the authors on the artificial reproduction and pond rearing of the African catfish Clarias garienpinus within FAO field projects in the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria. The manual is divided into five major sections dealing with: 1) general biology, including natural feeding habits and reproduction. 2) artificial reproduction, including induced propagation without and through hormone injection. 3) fry nursing in earthen ponds, including pond prepagation, fertilization, feeding and management. 4) monoculture, including feeding methods. 5) polyculture with Tilapia. In addition, information is provided concerning the economics of different fingering and grow-out farming practices in Africa, and concerning diseases and hybridization. Fisheries Nguyễn Quang Điền Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Cần Thơ