The work summarizes the current knowledge regarding the controlled reproduction of an emerging aquaculture species, the Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis). In great detail it describes and explains the principal of most of the controlled reproductive protocol leading to obtain high quality larvae. The book is primarily intended to be used as a hatchery manual by practicing aquaculturists and laboratory technicians working with this species. On the other hand, it also summarizes the scientific background of the methods applied, therefore, it can serve as a reference for the state-of-the-art in the controlled reproduction of Eurasian perch and other freshwater percid species.
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Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Introduction....Pages 1-7
Harvest, Transport of Spawners, Prophylaxis....Pages 9-12
Hatchery Manipulation and Broodstock Selection....Pages 13-21
Determination of Maturity Stages of Oocytes....Pages 23-32
Stimulation of Ovulation and Spermiation....Pages 33-40
Collection of Gametes....Pages 41-51
Short- and Long-Term Storage of Gametes....Pages 53-60
Evaluation of Gamete Quality....Pages 61-72
In Vitro Fertilization....Pages 73-80
Incubation and Hatching....Pages 81-89
Advanced Spawning (Out-of the Season Spawning)....Pages 91-97
Back Matter....Pages 99-102