Browsing by Department "Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures"
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Identification and analysis of recently duplicated genes in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) genome
(2013-12-04)
Gene duplication is an important source of genetic innovation and structure and usually associated to the lineage-specific adaptive trait during evolution, such as genes related to immunity, development and reproduction. ...
Identification of Geographic Origin of Ictalurid Catfish and Penaeid Shrimp by Elemental Profiling
(2012-07-18)
Three investigations were performed related to identification of geographic origin of aquatic products by elemental profiling and multivariate statistics.
In the first study, fillets of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus ...
Identification of sex determination gene(s) through comparative sequence analysis of X and Y chromosomes in channel catfish
(2017-07-07)
One of the most fundamental and fascinating processes of life is the determination of
sex. Scientists have worked for hundreds of years to understand the mechanism of sex
determination in the fields ...
Immune and gustatory roles of the channel catfish skin as revealed by comparative transcriptomic analyses
(2016-08-09)
Fish scales are physical barriers protecting them from various external stresses, in particular, from pathogen infections. However, vast majority of catfishes are evolutionarily scaleless. How scaleless fish respond to ...
Impacts of Feed Additives on Surface Mucosal Health and Columnaris Susceptibility in Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus
(2015-07-29)
One of the highest priority areas for improvement in aquaculture is the development of dietary additives and formulations which provide for complete mucosal health and protection of fish raised in intensive systems. Far ...
Improving High Soy Feed Formulations for Florida Pompano Trachinotus carolinus through Phytase Supplementation.
(2016-08-01)
The economically sound and sustainable aquaculture of many marine species in the coming years is dependent on the reduction of fish meal and the increased inclusion of plant protein sources. Florida Pompano perform well ...
Improving Redclaw Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) Aquaculture: Assessment of Invasive Impacts and Production of All-male Broods
(2010-12-03)
The Australian redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) was first considered for aquaculture in the United States in 1990 and is quickly becoming an important species for aquaculture worldwide. Redclaw are valued as both ...
Improving the (off)-bottom line: assessing the costs and benefits of different culture techniques on an Alabama commercial oyster farm
(2020-05-13)
Off-bottom oyster aquaculture is an expanding industry in the Gulf of Mexico region, however numerous challenges threaten the sustainability of regional farms. To offset the negative effects of these challenges, farmers ...
Improving Tolerance to Hypoxia in the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea Virginica
(2005-08-15)
The loss of oyster reefs is attributed to a variety of causes including over fishing, disease, and periodic hypoxia. Hypoxia, as well as brief periods of anoxia, is a problem in Mobile Bay, in particular. Development of ...
In vitro and in vivo cold shock response in Vibrio vulnificus
(2007-08-15)
Vibrio vulnificus is a serious food-borne pathogen associated with the consumption of raw oysters. The Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) recommends refrigeration of Gulf Coast oysters after harvesting to ...
Influence of dams on stream fish biodiversity across a diverse Georgia landscape
(2007-08-15)
The composition of a stream fish assemblage is strongly influenced by the drainage basin, physiographic region, and the stream order it occurs in. It is also well known that anthropogenic disturbances can dramatically ...
The Influence of the Probiotic PondToss™ on Growth Performance and Health of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus Punctatus, And Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus
(2014-10-24)
In 2011, global aquaculture production of food fish comprising channel catfish and Nile tilapia reached 62.7 million tonnes with an estimated value of US$ 130 billion. As aquaculture technology intensifies to meet market ...
Integrating Effluent from Recirculating Aquaculture Systems with Greenhouse Cucumber and Tomato Production
(2015-07-28)
Experiments were conducted to evaluate the feasibility of greenhouse vine crop production using aquaculture effluent as a water and nutrient source. In the summer of 2012, cucumbers grown with aquaculture effluent (AE) ...
Intensive Culture of Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus and Hybrid Catfish Ictalurus punctatus x Ictalurus furcatus in a Commercial-Scale, In-pond Raceway System
(2010-07-09)
An experiment was conducted utilizing a highly intensive fish production system in the Black Belt region of western Alabama. Three main objectives were addressed in this study. The first was based primarily on channel and ...
Introduced Yellow Perch in Lake Martin and Yates Lake, Alabama: Interactions with Native Fishes
(2012-07-02)
Yellow perch has been introduced into Southeastern US drainages outside its native range. In Alabama, established populations now exist in Lake Martin and Yates Lake. Here, I determined how yellow perch might influence ...
Investigating Interactions Between Channel Catfish and Other Sport Fishes in Alabama’s State Public Fishing Lakes
(2009-05-15)
Channel catfish Ictalurus puntatus is a popular sportfish maintained by annual stocking in Alabama's State Public Fishing Lakes. Channel catfish may negatively affect bluegill Lepomis macrochirus and largemouth bass ...
An Investigation of Fin Erosion in Channel Catfish
(2020-07-14)
An ongoing case of fin erosion affecting Ictalurid catfishes at an aquaculture research facility in the southeastern United States was investigated. Circumstantial evidence collected at this facility has provided several ...
Investigation of Several Factors Affecting Total Alkalinity Concentration and Its Measurement
(2015-12-04)
The optimal endpoint pH for total alkalinity titrations decreased from 5.0 at 10 mg/L alkalinity to 4.2 for 300 mg/L alkalinity or more. The appropriate color changes for bromocresol green-methyl red (BG-MR) and methyl ...
Investigations of Ammonia Nitrogen in Aquaculture：the Methodology, Concentrations, Removal, and Pond Fertilization
(2015-07-29)
Four investigations were performed related to ammonia nitrogen in aquaculture.
The first investigation compared the precision and accuracy of (1) Nessler, (2) phenate, (3) salicylate, and (4) ammonia electrode procedures ...
Investigations of Brackish Water Aquaculture in the Blackland Prairie Region of Western Alabama
(2008-12-15)
Three investigations were performed related to brackish water aquaculture in the
Blackland Prairie region of western Alabama. Two of these investigations were related
to pond fertilization with magnesium fertilizers ...