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Monitoring genotoxicity of the environment using endemic organisms as sentinels requires the development of sensitive assays. Towards this end, I explored the feasibility of applying the ALKALINE SINGLE CELL GEL (SCG) or "COMET" ASSAY. This approach involves detection, under alk…

This study reports on investigation of ways of improving the breeding programme for growth-related traits in common carp in Vietnam. The base population was synthesized following a single pair mating scheme from six carp stocks: (1) 2nd generation of family selection; (2) Hungar…

The thesis is concerned with the strategic analysis of carp culture development in Iran, based on an assessment of the supply potential from various forms of carp farming, and on the potential demand, market features and price determinants for carp and carp products. Based on a …

Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is an invasive species to the United States that is capable of spawning multiple times within a single reproductive season. In 2016, an abundance of age-0 silver carp, with size-structure indicative of multiple hatch dates, were captured…