FAO FISHERIES TECHNICAL PAPER 387

Genetic resources of Indian major carps

by
P.V.G.K. Reddy
Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar
751002 Orissa
India

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PREPARATION OF THIS DOCUMENT

This document was prepared within the framework of the Regular Programme activities of the Inland Water Resources and Aquaculture Service of the Fishery Resources Division. The primary objective of this document is to characterize the genetic resources of Indian major carps, especially in regard to aquaculture and fisheries. The document is primarily directed at resource managers, aquaculturists and scientists.

The original manuscript was prepared by Dr P.V.G.K. Reddy of the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, India. The manuscript was reviewed and edited by Dr D. Bartley.

The support of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research in allowing Dr Reddy to undertake this work is gratefully appreciated.

Reddy, P.V.G.K.
Genetic resources of Indian major carps.
FAO Fisheries Technical Paper. No. 387. Rome, FAO. 1999. 76p.

ABSTRACT

This publication, written for resource managers, aquaculturists and scientists, reviews the genetic resources of Indian major carps: the catla (Catla catla), the rohu (Labeo rohita), the mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala), and the kalbasu (Labeo calbasu). The review includes information on spawning behaviour and breeding under natural and culture conditions, distribution, genetic characterization, status of genetic resources, conservation efforts, and hybridization among Indian major carps and with other cyprinids. Research on genetic improvement through selective breeding, chromosome-set manipulation and genetic engineering in India is reviewed. The status of Indian major carps in Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam and India work on cryopreservation and genebanking is also discussed.

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. GENETIC RESOURCES OF INDIAN MAJOR CARPS, THEIR DISTRIBUTION & CHARACTERIZATION

2.1 Genetic resources of Indian Major carps

2.1.1 About Indian major carps
2.1.2 Spawning behaviour of Indian major carps

2.1.2.1 Natural spawning
2.1.2.2 “Bundh” breeding
2.1.2.3 Controlled breeding

2.2 Distribution

2.2.1 Distribution of Catla catla (catla)
2.2.2 Distribution of Labeo rohita (rohu)
2.2.3 Distribution of Cirrhinus mrigala (mrigal)
2.2.4 Distribution of Labeo calbasu (kalbasu)