Induced spawning of a river catfish Hemibagrus nemurus (Valenciennes, 1840)

• Main Authors: Adebiyi, Fatimat Adenike, Siraj, Siti Shapor, Harmin, Sharr Azni, Christianus, Annie
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21333/1/88.%20Induced%20spawning%20of%20a%20river%20catfish%20Hemibagrus%20nemurus.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21333/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JTAS%20Vol.%2036%20(1)%20Feb.%202013/07%20page%2071-78.pdf

There is a developing interest in Hemibagrus nemurus culture. Most hatcheries depend on fry from the wild, which is under threat due to human activities. Hatchery production of H. nemurus is not well established due to problems associated with artificial propagation. Good egg quality is essential fo...