About the RUFORUM 2010 Biennal Conference
"The 2010 RUFORUM Biennial Conference was the second in the series. The main objective of the Biennial conferences is to provide a platform for agricultural research for development stakeholders in Africa and beyond to actively exchange findings and experiences, while at the same time learning lessons towards improving performance of the agricultural sector and ultimately people’s livelihoods. The biennial conference is RUFORUM’s most comprehensive meeting for the diversity of stakeholders in agriculture. It is especially dedicated to graduate students and their supervisors, grantees in RUFORUM member universities and alumni. It is a platform for peer review, quality control, mentorship, networking and shared learning. This record contains an extended abstract accepted under the theme of Aqua Culture and Fisheries"
Feeding, reproductive biology and aquaculture potential of Clarias liocephalus in the wetlands of south western Uganda
Abstract:
Clarias liocephalus is a data-deficient air breathing cat fish in
wetlands of Western Uganda. It is highly demanded as live bait
in Nile perch fishery of Lake Victoria and as food by local
communities. Because of high demand, smaller sizes are
harvested, an indication of possible stock depletion. To satisfy
this demand sustainably requires baseline information on the
species’ life history traits. This study will provide information
on the species’ food, feeding habits, aspects of reproductive
biology and growth response under controlled conditions.
Findings will provide benchmark information for sustainable
economic, environmental and dietary utilization of the species.
Clarias liocephalus est un poisson moustachu à respiration
d’air dont les banques des données sont insuffisantes et se trouve
dans les zones humides de l’Ouest de l’Ouganda. Il est très
sollicité comme appât vivant, dans les pêcheries de la perche
du Nil du lac Victoria et comme nourriture par les communautés
locales. En raison de la forte demande, des alevins sont pêchés,
ce qui est une indication de l’épuisement des stocks possible.
Répondre à cette demande exige impérativement des
informations de base sur les caractéristiques de l’espèce dans
sa généalogie. Cette étude fournira des informations sur
l’alimentation de l’espèce, les habitudes alimentaires, les aspects
de la biologie de la reproduction et la réponse à la croissance
dans des conditions contrôlées. Les résultats fourniront des
données de référence pour la croissance économique durable,
l’utilisation de l’environnementale et alimentaire de l’espèce.
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English
Date of publication:
2010
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East Africa
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RUFORUM Conferences and Workshops
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Open Access
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Printed resource
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1297-1300
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