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Larval Fish Nutrition
G. Joan Holt (Author)
9780813817927, Wiley
Hardback, published 19 April 2011
448 pages
25.4 x 19.3 x 2.8 cm, 1.225 kg
"Larval fish nutrition is a most useful compilation that is a welcome addition to the fish biology and aquaculture literature, but it is not an introductory book for the uninitiated . . . It can also act as a source of reference and supplementary reading for advanced level students taking courses in fish physiology and aquaculture." (Aquacult International, 18 June 2011)
Nutrition is particularly important in the healthy development of fish during their early-life stages. Understanding the unique nutritional needs of larval fish can improve the efficiency and quality of fish reared in a culture setting. Larval Fish Nutrition comprehensively explores the nutritional requirements, developmental physiology, and feeding and weaning strategies that will allow aquaculture researchers and professionals to develop and implement improved culture practices. Larval Fish Nutrition is logically divided into three sections. The first section looks at the role of specific nutrient requirements in the healthy digestive development of fish. The second section looks at the impacts if nutritional physiology on fish through several early-life stages. The final section looks at feeding behaviors and the benefits and drawbacks to both live feed and microparticulate diets in developing fish. Written by a team of leading global researchers, Larval Fish Nutrition will be an indispensible resource for aquaculture researchers, professionals, and advanced students. Key Features:
Contributors vii Preface xi Section 1: Digestive Development and Nutrient Requirements 3 Chapter 1 Ontogeny of the digestive tract 5 Chapter 2 Lipids 47 Chapter 3 Proteins 83 Chapter 4 Micronutrients 117 Section 2: Nutritional Physiology 151 Chapter 5 Effects of broodstock diet on eggs and larvae 153 Chapter 6 Utilization of yolk: transition from endogenous to exogenous nutrition in fish 183 Chapter 7 Effects of larval nutrition on development 219 Chapter 8 Bioenergetics of growth in commercially important developing fishes 249 Chapter 9 Regulation of digestive processes 265 Section 3: Feeds and Feeding 283 Chapter 10 Feeding behavior in larval fish 285 Chapter 11 Live feeds 307 Chapter 12 Microparticulate diets: technology 335 Chapter 13 Microparticulate diets: testing and evaluating success 353 Chapter 14 Methods for assessing embryonic and larval growth in fish 373 Index 403
Subject Areas: Agriculture & farming [TV]
