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dc.contributor.authorRomana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R.
dc.contributor.authorde Jesus-Ayson, Evelyn Grace T.
dc.contributor.editorAcosta, Belen O.
dc.contributor.editorColoso, Relicardo M.
dc.contributor.editorde Jesus-Ayson, Evelyn Grace T.
dc.contributor.editorToledo, Joebert D.
dc.date.accessioned2013-12-05T08:56:13Z
dc.date.available2013-12-05T08:56:13Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.identifier.citationRomana-Eguia, M. R. R., & de Jesus-Ayson, E. G. T. (2011). 2010 and beyond: better seeds for sustainable aquatic food production in Asia. In B. O. Acosta, R. M. Coloso, E. G. T. de Jesus-Ayson, & J. D. Toledo (Eds.), Sustainable aquaculture development for food security in Southeast Asia towards 2020. Proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Southeast Asia Towards 2020 (pp. 1-15). Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department.en
dc.identifier.isbn9789718511992
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10862/1819
dc.description.abstractAsia is a major contributor to world aquaculture production. Most Asian countries have maintained their rank in the ten top aquatic food producing nations after developing refined techniques for major commercially important aquaculture species and promoting an increased awareness on the merits of using quality seeds (genetically enhanced or otherwise) as supplied in sufficient quantities. Quality seedstock simply means fit, clean , uniformly-sized seeds which could be eggs, fry, fingerling, juveniles and/or plantlets (for seaweeds) that subsequently express good performance attributes during culture. Beneficial traits refer to good color, shape, growth, efficient feed conversion, high reproduction, tolerance and survival when exposed to stressors (e.g. diseases, poor and/or extreme environmental conditions). Such traits are mostly heritable, hence, quality seeds are usually assumed as produced only by mating stocks perceived or proven to be genetically superior. Some bloodstocks may be genetically mediocre but if bred and manage properly through efficient farm protocols (suitable hatchery, nursery feeding and water management methods), may also produce good quality seeds. Success in the sustainable production of aquatic species for human consumption depends primarily on the availability of seedstock and adoption of optimal husbandry techniques among others. With the intensification of aquaculture systems and the environmental challenges such as those resulting from climate change, it is wise to continue considering both factors -- genetic quality and culture management as equally important in ensuring a steady production of good quality seeds and later, marketable products from aquaculture. Views on what, how and why better quality aquaculture seeds should be produced evolve as times change. To understand these concerns, this paper will cover: (a) the present state of fish seed production in Asia, (b) recent and current seedstock production issues that require attention, and (c) recommendations on how to further enhance aquaculture production in the region in the next decade through better quality seedstock.en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherAquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centeren
dc.subjectAsiaen
dc.subjecthatcheriesen
dc.title2010 and beyond: better seeds for sustainable aquatic food production in Asia.en
dc.typeConference paperen
dc.citation.spage1
dc.citation.epage15
dc.subject.asfaaquacultureen
dc.subject.asfabreedingen
dc.subject.asfabreeding stocken
dc.subject.asfageneticsen
dc.subject.asfahybridizationen
dc.subject.asfaseed (aquaculture)en
dc.subject.asfaseed collectionen
dc.subject.asfaseed productionen
dc.subject.asfasustainabilityen
dc.citation.conferenceTitleSustainable aquaculture development for food security in Southeast Asia towards 2020. Proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Southeast Asia Towards 2020en


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