15.8. Collecton, development of broodstock and breeding of indigenous grass carp, P. pulchellus

Unit 15 - Breeding of indigenous carps
15.8. Collecton, development of broodstock and breeding of indigenous grass carp, P. pulchellus

Gill net fish sampling undertaken at Hariharapura on the river Tunga (a tributary of the Tungabhadra) yielded nearly 150 early fingerlings and 8 advanced fingerlings (100-120g) of P. pulchellus.
The broodstock is being developed at the College.

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P. pulchellus

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Immature P. pulchellus

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Sampling for P. pulchellus

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P. pulchellus and mahseers in a temple pool at Sringeri

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P. pulchellus broodstock
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