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What percentage of the world aquaculture production by quantity did China contribute in 2008?
What percentage of the world aquaculture production by quantity did China contribute in 2008?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, what does aquaculture involve?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, what does aquaculture involve?
Which region dominated world aquaculture production both by quantity and value in 2008?
Which region dominated world aquaculture production both by quantity and value in 2008?
What is the primary purpose of aquaculture technology in producing 'seed' materials under controlled conditions?
What is the primary purpose of aquaculture technology in producing 'seed' materials under controlled conditions?
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What does 'fisheries' represent within Indian agriculture?
What does 'fisheries' represent within Indian agriculture?
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Which aspect is NOT involved in aquaculture according to the provided text?
Which aspect is NOT involved in aquaculture according to the provided text?
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What was the reported global production of food fish from aquaculture in 2008?
What was the reported global production of food fish from aquaculture in 2008?
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Which is NOT a system of aquaculture mentioned in the text?
Which is NOT a system of aquaculture mentioned in the text?
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In which water body types can super intensive aquaculture be practiced?
In which water body types can super intensive aquaculture be practiced?
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What does pre-stocking pond management refer to?
What does pre-stocking pond management refer to?
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Which factor is NOT considered to affect productivity of ponds?
Which factor is NOT considered to affect productivity of ponds?
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What is the primary focus of organic aquaculture?
What is the primary focus of organic aquaculture?
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Study Notes
Aquaculture Production
- China contributed 65% of the world aquaculture production by quantity in 2008.
Definition of Aquaculture
- According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, aquaculture involves the cultivation of aquatic plants and animals, including fish, shellfish, and algae.
Dominant Region
- In 2008, the Asia-Pacific region dominated world aquaculture production both by quantity and value.
Aquaculture Technology
- The primary purpose of aquaculture technology is to produce 'seed' materials under controlled conditions.
Fisheries in Indian Agriculture
- Within Indian agriculture, 'fisheries' represents the cultivation of aquatic plants and animals.
Excluded Aspect
- Capture of wild fish is NOT involved in aquaculture.
Global Production
- The reported global production of food fish from aquaculture in 2008 was 51.7 million tonnes.
Systems of Aquaculture
- Extensive and intensive systems are mentioned in the text, but "tructive" is NOT a system of aquaculture.
Super Intensive Aquaculture
- Super intensive aquaculture can be practiced in ponds, tanks, and recirculation systems.
Pre-stocking Pond Management
- Pre-stocking pond management refers to the preparation of ponds before stocking, including removal of predators, fertilization, and liming.
Factors Affecting Productivity
- Water quality, pond design, and feed management are considered to affect productivity of ponds, but "soil quality" is NOT a factor.
Organic Aquaculture
- The primary focus of organic aquaculture is to produce fish and other aquatic products without using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms.
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Test your knowledge on the basics of aquaculture including definitions, history, comparison with agriculture, different systems of aquaculture, and various types of aquaculture in different water bodies.
