ANNEX A
DETAILS OF THE PLANNED RESEARCH PROJECTS

This Annex presents one-page summaries of all the projects planned to start in the Research Stations of FRI in the period 1986 – 1989. For easy looking up the Annex starts with a list of contents:

Freshwater Aquaculture Research Station (FARS), Mymensingh

Riverine Fisheries Research Station (RFRS), Chandpur

Brackishwater Fisheries Research Station (BFRS), Paikgacha

Marine Fisheries and Mariculture Research Station (MFRS), Cox's Bazar

OBJECTIVES:

1. determination of optimum density of ducks, for maximizing fish production in an integrated system, under prevailing local socio-economic conditions;
2. determination of stocking densities and species composition of fish required for optimizing production in the integrated system;
3. development of production programmes for economic utilization of pond embankments for growing vegetables and crops for human and/or livestock consumption.

OBJECTIVES:

1. determination of optimum density of chicken for maximizing fish production in an integrated system under prevailing local conditions;
2. determination of stocking densities and species composition of fish required for optimizing production in the integrated system;
3. development of production programmes for economic utilization of pond embankments for growing vegetables/crops for human and/or livestock consumption.

OBJECTIVES:

1. testing under field conditions the results obtained at FARS in integrated livestock-fish-crop farming systems research (projects A-01 and A-02);
2. demonstration of integrated farming techniques;
3. preparation of extension pamphlets.

OBJECTIVES:

1. provision of fish farmers with spawn of cultivated carps over a longer period of the year than it is at present, by inducing early maturation in carps through manipulation of the (micro-)environment of the broodstock;
2. optimize the utilization of hatchery and nursing space.

OBJECTIVES:

1. determination of the optimum stocking density in brood fish ponds for obtaining maximum spawning success with different species combinations;
2. determination of the quality and quantity of feed needed for optimum maturation of carps.

OBJECTIVES:

1. development of rearing methodologies for second spawning (in the same year) of carps through manipulation of stocking densities, feeding rates and fertilization schedules.

OBJECTIVES:

1. development of criteria for identification of ready-to-spawn female brood carps;
2. determination of hormone doses required for succesful breeding of fish at different maturity stages.

OBJECTIVES:

1. evaluation of the efficacy of (easily available) marine pituitary for breeding Indian and Chinese carps;
2. determination of the dose of marine fish pituitary neded for breeding Indian and Chinese carps.

OBJECTIVES:

1. development of methods/techniques for breeding of Clarias sp. in ponds and rice fields, in order to achieve large scale production of fingerlings;
2. development of techniques for nursing of fry/fingerlings in ponds and rice fields;
3. training of farmers in the techniques developed in this project.

OBJECTIVES:

1. assay of available genetic variations in cultured carps and catfish by enzyme electrophoresis;
2. production of gynogenetics (for fast inbreeding) by heat/cold shock treatment of eggs fertilized with UV-irradiated sperms;
3. production of hybrid vigor between gynogenetically produced intergeneric and interspecific hybrids;
4. production of triploids and tetraploids;
5. karyologicical and biochemical genetic control of manipulated individuals;
6. comparison of growth performance between normal, diploid, triploid and tetraploid individuals produced;
7. development of special techniques (sex-reversal, cryopreservation of sperm).

OBJECTIVES:

1. development of methodologies for single and two stage nursing of fry/fingerlings;
2. determination of optimum stocking densities of fry/fingerlings;
3. determination of quality and quantity of fertilizers/manures required for optimum growth and survival of fry/fingerlings;
4. determination of quality and quantity of feed needed at different stocking densities;
5. improvement of survival of fry/fingerlings during transportation;
6. determination of the economics of different operations;
7. demonstration of practices developed and preparation of extension pamphlets.

OBJECTIVES:

1. determination of optimum stocking densities and species ratios of different cultivated species for maximizing growth and yield;
2. determination of optimum fertilization and feeding rates for different stocking densities and species compositions;
3. determination of methodologies for control of predators and competitors;
4. demonstration of the results to the farmers and preparation of extension pamphlets.

OBJECTIVES:

1. determination of optimum stocking densities in mono- and poly-culture (with carps) based on Clarias sp.;
2. determination of optimum fertilization and feeding rates;
3. determination of the economics of different operations;
4. demonstration of results to small-scale farmers.

OBJECTIVES:

1. survey of Clarias populations in the country to identify morphological, meristic, and genetic differences, if any, between these populations;
2. selection of suitable stocks for pond production.

OBJECTIVES:

1. introduction and popularizatrion of tilapia and small fish farming as homestead enterprise of rural people;
2. development and adaptation of viable small-scale aquaculture technologies of these fishes;
3. investigations into the profitability and economic viability of tilapia and small fish farming operations;
4. feed back of results obtained in the experimental field to the marginal farmers through extension and demonstration services.

OBJECTIVES:

1. development of culture systems to increase the sustainable yield of exportable froglegs, especially of the bull frog Rana tigrina;
2. determination of the economics of frog culture in Bangladesh.

OBJECTIVES:

1. identification of where, when, in what form potential feed ingredients, that are economically, technically and nutritionally feasible to include in fish feeds, are available in the country;
2. determination of the biochemical composition of each of the enlisted ingredients/raw materials.

OBJECTIVES:

1. determination of the digestibility of protein sources of different origin by various cultivated fish species;
2. determination of the optimimum and most economic plant/animal protein ratio for different cultivated fish species.

OBJECTIVES:

1. formulation and preparation of feeds for larvae, fry, fingerlings, and foodfish of different species, using indigenous raw materials, based on their biochemical composition and availability;
2. recommendation of guidelines for the storage of manufactured fish feeds on the basis of their shelf life;
3. extension of feed technology.

OBJECTIVES:

1. identification of the diseases of commercially important species of fish in the country;
2. identification of the parasites occurring in the commercially important species of fish, their intensity of infection, and their economic damage;
3. identification of environmental factors that lead to infection of fishes;
4. provision of diagnostic services to fish farmers.

OBJECTIVES:

1. identification of locally available drugs/chemicals that could cure/control diseases and parasites of fishes;
2. determination of dosages of drugs/chemicals needed for treating individual fish, and for treatment in ponds;
3. preparation of extension pamphlets for dissemination of first-line health care information.

OBJECTIVES:

1. study of the present status of fish culture in closed waters and of capture fisheries in open inland waters;
2. identification of the constraints for increasing production facing the industry;
3. estimate of the future potential of these water bodies when the constraints are taken care of;
4. preparation of recommendations to the Government to overcome the constraints facing the industry.

OBJECTIVES:

1. study of the existing marketing practices for shellfish and finfish from culture and capture fisheries;
2. identification of the problems faced by persons involved at different levels in the marketing chain;
3. recommendation of appropriate marketing procedures to the Government for getting maximum benefit to the producers.

OBJECTIVIES:

1. analysis of the cost-benefit ratio of different aquaculture practices - extensive, semi-intensive and intensive - both for fish and shrimp;
2. study of the social aspects involved in the introduction of modern aquaculture practices;
3. recommendation, based on the results of above studies, to the Government of those aquaculture practices, that could give optimum financial and social benefits to the people.