Photo-thermal manipulations induce captive maturation and spawning in endangered golden mahseer (Tor putitora): A silver-lining in the strangled conservation efforts of decades
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.08.003
Abstract: Abstract Present study was undertaken to explore the possibilities of inducing maturity and spawning of T. putitora under captivity through manipulation of environmental cues i.e. photoperiod and temperature. In experiment I, adult T. putitora were… read more here.
Keywords: mahseer; golden mahseer; putitora; conservation ... See more keywords
Pattern of reproductive biology of the endangered golden mahseer Tor putitora (Hamilton 1822) with special reference to regional climate change implications on breeding phenology from lesser Himalayan region, India
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DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2018.1497493
Abstract: ABSTRACT Mahseer is an important group of endemic game fish found in the Indian subcontinent inhabiting in streams, riverine pools and lakes. Besides commercial fishery, it also forms lucrative sport fishery in the Himalayan rivers.… read more here.
Keywords: golden mahseer; lesser himalayan; biology; phenology ... See more keywords
First report of Achlya bisexualis infection in captive-reared Endangered golden mahseer Tor putitora.
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DOI: 10.3354/dao03720
Abstract: Achlya bisexualis is a notorious oomycete pathogen with the potential to cause emerging disease in fish farms. In this study, we report the first isolation of A. bisexualis from captive-reared golden mahseer Tor putitora, an… read more here.
Keywords: mahseer tor; captive reared; infection; golden mahseer ... See more keywords