Shaju,Thomas; Dr.Shahul,Hameed M(Cochin University of Science and Technology, September , 1988)
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Studies on parasitic copepods from freshwater fishes are still
in its infancy. In recent years, there- is a renewed enthusiasm in
the study of freshwater fish parasites due to rapidly increasing
aquaculture practices. The importance of diseases and their control
assumes great significance because of the adverse impact of diseases
on fish production and its economy. Copepods are one of the most
harmful parasites of freshwater fishes. Reports on the damages caused
by copepod parasites from different parts on the world are increasing
alarmingly. But the information on parasitic copepods of freshwater
fishes in India is quite meagre. Knowledge regarding this group of
parasites, their Biology and pathology from Kerala. is lacking.
The thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter is a
general introduction which deals with the review of literature on various
aspects of parasitic copepods viz; systematics, life history, host-parasite
relationship, ecology, pathogenicity, prophylaxis and control measures.
Systematics of parasitic copepods of freshwater fishes collected during
the present study forms the second chapter. The third chapter deals
with the life cycle study of the new Lernaeid copepod, Lernaea
osphronemi. The fourth chapter contains host-parasite relationship.
ecology and treatment of ‘the’ new species of Lernaea On
Osphronemus goramy. General observations and a summary of the entire
work constitute the fifth chapter
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Department of
Industrial Fisheries. Cochin University of Science and Technology
Anirudhan,T S; Dr.Nambisan, P N K(Cochin University of Science and Technology, September , 1988)
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The study focuses attention on the nutrient chemistry of a tropical estuary namely the cochin estuary.The investigation was planned with the objective of studying the estuarine nutrient behaviour and to assess the role of biogeochemical cycling. The distribution of parameters of interest are better explained in the light of the hydrography of the region . Largely associated with the pollution problems of Cochin estuary receiving industrial and domestic wastes, this thesis projects the role of environmental parameters modifying the nutrient content of the water body coupled with studies on their minute variability subjected to physical, chemical and biological processes. The study has incorporated parameters like temperature, salinity, pH and D0; nutrients were investigated by the study of nitrite, nitrate. ammonia, inorganic reactive phosphorus, dissolved organic phosphorus, particulate reactive phosphorus, total reactive
phosphorus and inorganic reactive silicate-silicon at surface and bottom layers of the estuary. Sediment associated interstitial and adsorbed phosphorus for a period of one year (1985-1986] were also incorporated
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Chemical Oceanography Division, School
of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Sreekumari, K R; Dr.Lakshmanaperumalsamy, P(Cochin University of Science and Technology, September 22, 1988)
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The thesis is Studies on the Effect or the Obganophosphorus Pesticide Ekalux(R) EC 25 on the Bacterial Flora or Villorita Cyprinoides Var.Cochinensis (Hanley). For the present investigation, the black clam Villorita gyprinoides var. cochinensis (Hanley), a most common clam genus present in this estuarine system has been selected as test organaism and Ekalux (R) EC 25 as toxicant. The aspects dealt with are 1. Total heterotrophic bacterial population,
2. Generic composition, 3. Hydrolytic enzyme producing bacteria, 4. Antibiotic resistance,
5. Heavy metal resistance, 6. The effect of pesticide concentration on the growth of the bacteria and 7. Effect of temperature, pH and sodium chloride on the growth and phosphate release of selected isolates.The samples for the experiment were collected from the Vembanad Lake, near Kumbalam Island during the period of September 1985 to May '86. The THB of the estuarine water and clams contained 6.5 x I04/ml and 2.975 x l06/g respectively, immediately after collection. Untreated water and clam samples showed enormous increase in THB from 0 hr population. The treated samples (water and clams) contained higher THB than 0 hr. In general, THB was observed to increase tremendously in the samples treated with pesticide when compared to their native flora. With reference to various concentrations of pesticides, THB recorded an increase with increase of concentration in water and clam samples.
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School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University
of Science and Technology
Anney,Mathew K; Dr.Antony, A(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, October 31, 1988)
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Based on the adaption of fishes to their habitat, they are divided
into three ecological groups - marine, fresh water and estuarine or brackish
water forms. Estuarine fishes inhabit the less saline region of the sea,
estuaries and other inland waters. These fishes are more subjected to pollution
than fresh water fishes or marine fishes as they encounter pollutants present
in the outgoing river water and the incoming sea water during low and high
tides respectively. So, the study of the biology of the estuarine fishes has
become unavoidable to assess their suitability in aquaculture.
The development of both capture and culture fisheries related to any
brackish water system is dependent on the availability of scientific‘ data on the
various biological factors in respect of the different species. Such a study on
fishes will be helpful in formulating suitable schemes for the management of
brackish water for capture and culture fisheries. It was therefore felt that
a study of the biological and biochemical aspects of two estuarine fishes Megalops cyprinoides Broussonet and Scatophargus Bloch which are not
fully exploited in aquaculture programmes, was worth undertaking. The present
study is expected to advance our knowledge on the biology of the two fishes
which are very desirable for brackish water fish farming
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School of Marine Sciences,Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Vijayan, K K; Dr.Diwan, A D(Cochin University of Science And Technology, November , 1988)
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Penaeid prawns form the most economically significant group in the marine and brackishwater fishery resources of India. This particular group contributes
about 62% of the total prawn landings of the country. At present prawns have assumed an important place especially as a commodity supporting an export trade of sizable magnitude. Considerable interest has been shown in the last decade to increase prawn production through various culture practices, mainly due to the high demand for good quality prawns for export coupled with the stagnant and
even depleting nature of marine catches. Available informations suggest that among the 15 species of shrimps and prawns occurring in Indian waters, which are deemed suitable for aquaculture, the Indian white prawn §.indicus is identified as one of the most important commercial species. Considering the increasing
importance as an accepted species for prawn culture, £.indicus was selected for the present study. In the life history of prawns, moulting is an important event, which
enables the animal to achieve growth. This dynamic physiological event continues through out the life span ofthe prawn, linking almost all biological activities with
this process. Hence, a good knowledge pertaining to the physiology of moulting is imperative to understand the growth process. This knowledge will be of great use in the scientific prawn farming, so as to achieve high prawn production.
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School of marine sciences, Central institute of fisheries technology, Cochin University of Science And Technology
Syed, Ahamad Ali; Dr.Vedavyasa, Rao P(Cochin University of Science And Technology, December , 1988)
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In India, directed research on penaeid prawn nutrition
was taken up only recently when the aquaculture of prawns
gained momentum. One of the important penaeid prawns sought for
culture and has great potential is Penagus indiggs, H.Milne
Edwards. The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute working
on different aspects of culture of this species over the
past one and half decades, has developed a hatchery technology
for mass production of its seed and has suggested several
improvements on its farming in the grow-out systems. One of the
areas of active research in this direction has been on the nutrition
of the species with a view to develop suitable feed not only
for hatchery production of seed, but also in the field culture.
As part of this investigation, the present study, on the evaluation
of different protein and carbohydrate sources and mineral
requirements for the juvenile E, indicus was taken up and the
results obtained are embodied in the thesis
Clara, Margret Katticaran; Dr.Mohammed Salih,K Y(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, December , 1988)
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Enhancement and culture of bivalves presents an opportunity
to maximise and even increase production of many growing areas. Clam
culture is less intensive both for capital and labour, involves simple farming
and management techniques and is considered an efficient means of protein
production. Clams are efficient converters of primary production and
growth rate is fast with maximum production in 5-6 months. with culture,
production is less influenced by poor recruitment. Stable production
facilitates market development. Rivalves are being increasingly used
in bio-medical research. Culture practices would ensure uninterrupted
supplies of experimental material. Paucity of biological data restricts the development of efficient management and culture techniques of bivalves. This study was undertaken with a view to provide information on some aspects of biology of the bivalve S_. scripta which have hitherto been uninvestigated.
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School of Marine Sciences,
Cochin University of Science and Technology