Browsing Auburn University Graduate School by Department "School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences"
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Aeromonas spp. challenge model development and immune response characterization in largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans)
(2025-04-23)
Largemouth bass, Micropterus nigricans, is a popular sportfish in the United States and
commonly sought after recreationally in freshwater systems. The culture of LMB supports and
maintains large economic and traditional ...
Age and Growth of Crappies in Alabama Reservoirs and Evaluation of the Statewide Minimum-Length-Limit
(2025-07-29)
Black Crappies Pomoxis nigromaculatus and White Crappies P. annularis in Alabama are currently regulated with a 229-mm minimum length limit (MLL) and a 30 fish/person/day bag limit. With the recent increased angler use of ...
Age, Growth, and Reproductive Biology of Buffalofishes (Ictiobus spp.) in the lower Red River catchment
(2024-12-11)
Many North American freshwater fishes are of conservation concern. Riverine non-game fishes are understudied with many knowledge gaps in life history such as factors influencing spawning, hatching, and growth of individuals. ...
Altering the Fatty Acid Biosynthetic Pathway with Multiple Transgenes to Elevate Omega-3 Fatty Acids Production in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
(2022-05-05)
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3), play a very important role in human health. The channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) ...
The Application of Automatic Systems in Shrimp Production as Tools to Improve Feed Management
(2021-04-26)
Shrimp production has been one of the primary products of aquaculture due to its high value and product acceptance on the global market. The continued success of the shrimp industry will rely on improving feed management ...
The Application of Automatic Systems in Shrimp Production as Tools to Improve Feed Management
(2021-04-27)
Shrimp production has been one of the primary products of aquaculture due to its high value and product acceptance on the global market. The continued success of the shrimp industry will rely on improving feed management ...
Bioeconomic Analysis of Catfish Produced in In-Pond Raceway Systems
(2021-11-30)
This dissertation describes catfish production over four-years using In-Pond Raceways Systems (IPRS). This technology consists of a floating raceway (RW) cage placed into an existing pond, which allows for more control of ...
Biotic and abiotic factors affecting the distribution of Paddlefish Polyodon Spathula in William “Bill” Dannelly Reservoir and the Cahaba River, Alabama.
(2023-12-06)
Paddlefish Polyodon spathula river section use, and summer backwater use (where zooplankton is thought to be abundant) vary seasonally. I quantified Paddlefish habitat use in Dannelly Reservoir, Alabama, which includes the ...
Characterization of a Naturally Occurring Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infection and Investigation of a Dietary Humic Substance on Growth and Disease Resistance, and Immune Response to V. parahaemolyticus in Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Cultured in Low Salinity Water
(2025-12-04)
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a Gram-negative bacterium commonly found in estuarine, marine, and coastal environments. It is known to induce disease throughout the global shrimp aquaculture industry. This thesis includes two ...
Coinfection dynamics of experimentally challenged channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
(2023-04-28)
Catfish farming is the largest sector of the U.S. aquaculture industry and is of paramount economic importance for Southern U.S. agriculture. Maintaining and improving catfish health is a primary concern for producers, and ...
Commercial evaluation of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) production in traditional earthen ponds versus split-pond production systems
(2024-12-05)
Largemouth bass (LMB; Micropterus salmoides) production for the food fish market is growing in the US. Traditionally, LMB producers in the US have relied on traditional earthen ponds (TP) as their primary production system. ...
Comparison and Efficacy of Soy-based Ingredients in Practical Diets for Florida Pompano (Trachinotus carolinus)
(2024-04-26)
Three trials were performed to better understand how soy processed in different ways impacts the growth, feed conversion ratio, and health of the Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus). First two growth trials were performed ...
Conservation genetics of two critically imperiled freshwater mussels
(2024-07-24)
North America is a hotspot of freshwater mussel diversity. However, over the last century many anthropogenic stressors have led to substantial declines of freshwater mussels of the families Unionidae and Margaritiferidae ...
Cryptic Tolerant Species and Their Potential Effect on Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) Scores, with the Presentation of an Alternative Metric of Stream Health
(2023-04-17)
Metrics such as the Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) are often used by management agencies to estimate the abstract property of stream health. These metrics are usually predicated on the belief that certain fish species are ...
Current Velocity, Temperature, and Stress: Factors affecting movement and prevalence of White Spot Syndrome virus in Procambarus clarkii (Red Swamp Crayfish)
(2024-12-05)
Red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) have invaded ecosystems worldwide and are potential carriers of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). We monitored the prevalence of WSSV under a natural thermal regime in wild populations ...
Development of intensive indoor rearing strategies for largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) during critical early life history stages
(2022-07-25)
Largemouth bass (LMB), Micropterus salmoides, is arguably the most sought-after
recreational fish in the United States. Recently, there has been rising interest in LMB as a food
fish and current production techniques ...
Distribution, Relative Abundance, and Habitat Association of Tallapoosa Bass Micropterus tallapoosae in the Tallapoosa River Drainage, Alabama.
(2021-07-16)
The diversity of freshwater fishes and black bass Micropterus spp. in the United States are concentrated in the southeastern region. Dams, anthropogenic land use, fragmentation, invasive species and other factors are ...
Distribution, Relative Abundance, and Habitat Associations of Warrior Bass in the Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
(2022-07-26)
Single season occupancy and zero inflated poisson models were used to identify relationships between Warrior Bass Micropterus warriorensis occurrence, relative abundance, and multiscale habitat factors. Warrior Bass ...
Ecology of crayfishes in the Ozark Highlands ecoregion of Oklahoma
(2023-04-27)
Crayfishes aid in the transfer of nutrients through aquatic ecosystems and are prey to
many aquatic and terrestrial species. Although their importance in ecosystem dynamics is
generally well recognized, information ...
Effect of Roundup on the Release of Reproductive Hormones in Rough Shiner (Notropis baileyi)
(2024-07-31)
Roundup is the most used herbicide across the world, with over a billion kgs applied in the US since its introduction in 1974. Long thought to be harmless to non-target species, recent studies have called this supposition ...