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This reference provides aquaculturists with the fundamentals of hydrology, water supply and water supply structures for pond fish culture. The authors discuss the properties of water that affect behaviour in the hydraulic cycle and in water supply systems; rainfall (including measurement, analysis, data and patterns); evaporation; runoff (including interception, infiltration, storage, etc); water budget methodology; water conservation; water quality requirements for ponds; pond design and construction; water measurement; open channel flow; pipe flow; groundwater and wells; and pumps. This is an essential reference for extension and commercial aquaculturists, engineers, aquaculture researchers and consultants. This book should be of interest to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in fisheries and aquaculture, aquaculturists, pond owners, pond managers, extension agents, government fisheries, aquaculture workers, catfish and shrimp farmers.

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Author:   Kyung H. Yoo ,  Claude E. Boyd
Publisher:   Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S.
Imprint:   Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S.
Edition:   1994 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.980kg
ISBN:  

9780442002688

ISBN 10:   0442002688
Pages:   483
Publication Date:   31 January 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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This is the most complete treatment of any book on this particular subject. The book is exceptionally well organized ... The numerous illustrations aid in making the text highly readable. If you are looking for a basic text on this subject, look no further - Aquaculture Magazine; This is the most complete treatment of any book on this particular subject. The book is exceptionally well organized ... The numerous illustrations aid in making the text highly readable. If you are looking for a basic text on this subject, look no further - Aquaculture Magazine; a valuable contribution to the field of agriculture _ Fisheries Review; a valuable contribution to the field of agriculture - Fisheries Review

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