Sunila Rai, Ph.D. Associate Professor Faculty of ... - AquaFish CRSP

Sunila Rai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries
Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal
Cell phone:+977 9851114098
sunilarai@yahoo.com, sunilarai10@gmail.com
Education
D.Tech.Sc. (Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management), Asian Institute of Technology,
Bangkok, Thailand, 2007
M. Sc. (Aquaculture) Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, 1997
M. Sc. (Zoology) Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1991
Experience
Assistant Dean (Academics), January 23, 2013-to date. Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary
Science and Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal
Deputy Director, January 15, 2012-January 22, 2013. Directorate of Research and Publication,
Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Tribhuvan University, Rampur, Chitwan,
Nepal
Head of Department, August 2008-July 2011. Aquaculture Department, IAAS, Rampur, Chitwan,
Nepal
Managing Editor, January 4 – to date. Nepalese Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Nepal
Fisheries Society, Kathmandu, Nepal
Project Manager, January 1-to date. Project: Twinning support for development of women fish
farmers’ organizations in Nepal (Funded by Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland).
Project Coordinator, Dec. 2008- Nov. 2011. Project: Improvement of women’s livelihoods, income
and nutrition through Carp-SIS-Prawn polyculture in Terai, Nepal (funded by Danida).
Project Coordinator, July 2009-Feb. 2011. Project: Scaling up of cage cum pond integration system
of Tilapia/Catfish in cage and carps in pond (funded by Nepal Agriculture Research Development
Fund).
Research
1. Potential of Carp-SIS polyculture in Chitwan (Funded by Ministry for Foreign Affairs of
Finland)
2. Potential of Carp-SIS-Prawn polyculture in Chitwan (Funded by DANIDA)
3. Cage cum pond integration of Catfish and Nile Tilapia with carps (Funded by NARDF)
4. On farm trial of Sahar–tilapia polyculture in Kathar and Kawasoti (Funded by CRSP-USAID).
5. Use of rice straw as substrate for periphyton-based fish culture (Funded by CRSP-USAID).
6. Growth performance of Sahar in polyculture with nile tilapia in sub-tropical climate in Chitwan
(Funded by NARC).
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7. Cage cum pond integration system for mixed sex nile tilapia production (Funded by Directorate
of Research, IAAS).
8. Co-culture of hybrid catfish with Indian major carps (CRSP-USAID).
9. Study on abundance and distribution of zoobenthos in Manohara River (Self).
Publications
1. Rai, S., Shahabuddin, A.M., Yi, Y., Bart, A.N. and Diana, J.S. 2012. Effect of Various Loading
Rates of Rice Straw on Physical, Chemical and Biological Parameters of Water. Journal of
Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 7: 364-378.
2. Rai, S. Thilsted, S.H., Shrestha, M.K., Wahab, M.A. and Gharti, K. 2012. Improvement of
Women’s Livelihoods, Income and Nutrition through Carp-SIS-Prawn Polyculture in Terai,
Nepal. Asian Fisheries Science, 25S :217-225.
3. Rai, S. and Yi, Y., 2012. Nibbling frequency of carps in fed and non-fed periphyton-based
aquaculture system. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture – Bamidgeh, 64.
4. Rai, S., Yi, Y., Wahab, M.A., Bart, A.N. and Diana, J.S. 2011. Optimization of loading number
of rice straw mats as substrates for enhancing carp production in periphyton-based polyculture
ponds. Journal of Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, 32: 195-203.
5. Gupta, M.C. and Rai, S., 2011. Effect of Dedhuwa (Esomus danricus), Mara
(Amblypharyngodon mola) and Pothi (Puntius sophore) on Carp Production in Chitwan, Nepal.
Our Nature 9: pp 112-118.
6. Rai, S., Yi, Y., Wahab, M.A., Bart, A.N. and Diana, J.S. 2010. Comparison of the growth and
production of carps in polyculture ponds with supplemental feed using rice straw and kanchi as
substrates. Our Nature 8: pp 92-105.
7. Rai, S. 2009. Research activities in Aquaculture. Proceedings of the workshop on Problem
Identification and Future Strategic Planning for Agribusiness Sector of Chitwan District (Fish,
Green Vegetables, Poultry and Dairy) held 14-16 January 2009 at Narayangarh, Nepal.
8. Sharma, R.L., Shrestha, M.K., Rai, S. and Bista, J.D. 2009. Effect of sahar Tor putitora
stocking on recruitment control, growth and production of mixed-sex Nile tilapia under pond
culture system. Journal of Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, 30: 183-191.
9. Rai, S., Yi, Y., Wahab, M.A., Bart, A. and Diana, J. 2008. Comparison of rice straw and
bamboo sticks substrates in periphyton-based carp polyculture systems. Aquaculture Research,
39 (5): 464-473.
10. Rai, A.K., Shrestha, M.K. and Rai, S. 2005. Cage cum pond integration system for mixed sex
nile tilapia production. Aquaculture Asia, 3 (3): 44-48 pp.
11. Rai, S. and Lin, C.K. 1998-1999. Effect of co-culture of hybrid catfish with carps on pond
water quality and fish yield. Journal of Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, 19-20: 83-
89.
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PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS
Rama Nanda Mishra
Street/Ward City/Village District Country Telephone
03 Balwa Mahottari Nepal 9851132662
Email: Aryanmishra017@gmail.com
1. Official
Office Name: National Inland
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Development Program
Street/Ward City/Village Telephone/Fax/M
obile
Central Fisheries
Building, Machha
Pokhari, Balaju
2. Residential Kone Marg-
144,Baluwatar
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Kathmandu 01-4350662/
9851132662
Kathmandu 01-4426202
Degree/Diploma University/Institution Year Major Subjects
M.sc. Aquaculture IAAS, TU, Nepal 2000-2002 Aquaculture
Bachalor of Fisheries
Sciences
PROFFESSIONAL TRAININGS
Collage of Fisheries,
Mangalore, India
1979-1983 Fisheries and
Aquaculture
Subject Institution Period
Seed production of fresh water
Prawn
NACA, Thailand 6 weeks
Fish Genetics Kassetsart University, Thailand 4 months
Integrated fish farming Fresh water research centre, Wuxi, China Thirteen weeks
Basic Training on Fisheries
and Aquaculture
Aquaculture Development Project, Janakpur 5 weeks
Tilapia farming National Fisheries Research Program,
Janakpur/ Embassy of Isreal
10 Days
Training on Fish disease
diagnostic and treatment
Agriculture planning and
Natural water Development Project, Pokhara 7 days
management for senior officers Directorate of Agriculture Training
5 weeks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (starting with the recent)
December 2003 – April 2011 DoFD Kathmandu,FDC Bhairahwa Senior Fisheries Development officer
Planning, monitoring and Evaluation of National Fisheries programme and Centre chief
April 1984 – December 2003 Fisheries Development Centre, Janakpur, Dhangadhi Fisheries
Development officer Fish seed Production and hatchery management,
PUBLICATIONS
MASTERS THESIS
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“Role of African catfish in population control of Nile tilapia”
WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR/Technical PAPERS
● Lake and livelihood dependence
● Status of fisheries and aquaculture in Nepal
● Fisheries management in Nepal
● Issues in Nepalese Aquaculture
● Organic aquaculture
● Role of Fisheries and Aquaculture in livelihood improvement
● Contribution of indigenous fish in the economy of Rural Nepal
● Opprtunities, challenges and Research needs in Fisheries and aquaculture in Nepal
● Carp seed production and distribution system in Nepal ● Aquatic Biodiversity In Nepal
● Utilizaton and Conservation Of Natural Water Resources For Sustainable Fisheries Development In Nepal
● Sustainable intensification of Aquaculture in Nepal
● Small size multiple harvesting technique of Fish- A farmers innovation
● Rainbow trout farming in Nepal - An example of intensification
● various technical papers on carp and trout culture ● Site selection for pond construction
● Pond design and layouts ● Integrated fish farming ● Water quality for aquaculture
● Advanced Intensive aquaculture Techniques ● Rice fish Farming
● Breeding and Nursing techniques of carps ● Diseases of fish - Prevention and control
ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS
International
Served for three years as a member of Technical Advisory Committee of Net-work of Aquaculture Centres in
Asia- Pecific (NACA)
National
General Secretary of Nepal Fisheries Society
Member of Nepal Agriculture Federation
National Project Co-ordinator for Carp Genetic Improvement Project (FAO/TCP)
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PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS
City/Village: VDC Sonigama-7
Marital Status: Married
RAM BHAJAN MANDAL
District: Dhanusha Telephone: 977-
9841765398
MAILING ADDRESS Email: rbmandal2008@gmail.com
Official IAAS, Aquaculture Dept. Rampur Campus,
Chitwan
Present Occupation: Assistant professor Teaching at IAAS
Rampur Campus, Chitwan
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Telephone: 056-56592272
Fax:977-56591021
University/Institution Year of Award
Degree
M.Sc. Aquaculture Tribhuvan University, Nepal 2066 BS
M.Sc. Zoology Tribhuvan University, Nepal 2050 BS
B.Sc. Tribhuvan University, Nepal 2048 BS
AREA OF EXPERTISE/SPECIALIZATION
1. Small scale aquaculture/ cage cum pond integration
2. Fish biodiversity/ PCR technique
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (starting with the recent)
Period (BS) Organization Designation Major Duties &
Responsibilities
From - To
IAAS, Rampur Assistant Teaching Zoology
May 2004 to date Campus/Lamjung professor (Aquaculture), Acting
Campus (Permanent) Campus Chief (Lamjung
Campus) and Department
chief (Animal Science)
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From - To
September 2000 to
May 2004
From - To
November 1997 to
September 2000
PUBLICATIONS
IAAS, Lamjung
Campus
IAAS, Lamjung
Campus
Assistant
professor
(Contract)
Teaching
Assistant
(contract)
Teaching and department
chief (Animal Science)
Teaching and department
chief (Animal Science)
1. Mandal R.B., D.K. Jha, M.K. Shrestha, J. Pant, S. Rai and N. P. Pandit. 2012. Cage-pond integration of
African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with carps. Aquaculture
Research (Accepted article in press). doi:10.1111/are.12075
2. Mandal, R.B.Mandal and D.K. Jha 2012. Fish bio-diversity of Marsyangdi River and its feeder
streams. In: S.K.Wagle and N.Pradhan (Eds.). Proceedings of the Constructive Workshop on
Fish Conservation in Nepal. Pp.123-131.
3.Mandal, R.B. M.K. Shrestha, D.K. Jha, J. Pant and N.P. Pandit. 2011. Scaling up of cage-cumpond
culture system of catfish and tilapia in cages in carp polyculture ponds. In: L. Liping and K.
Fitzsimmons (Eds.). Better Science, Better Fish, Better Life: Proceedings of 9 th International
Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 9), Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
pp. 372-380.
4. Mandal R.B. 2009. Renewal resources of fish and its conservation strategies in Nepal. In
Udaghosh Mukhapatra. Pp. 64-69.
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NARAYAN P. PANDIT
Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Paklihawa Campus, Rupendehi
Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Email: panditnp@hotmail.com
Phone: 977-9845055902
Education
University of the Ryukyus, Japan M.Sc., Fisheries, 2010
Tribhuvan University, IAAS, Nepal M.Sc., Aquaculture, 2003
Tribhuvan University, IAAS, Nepal B.Sc., Agriculture, 2000
Professional Experience
2011-present Assistant Professor of Aquaculture, IAAS, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
2006-2011 Fisheries Development Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Nepal
2003-2006 Research Associate, Aquaculture CRSP, IAAS, Nepal
2002-2003 Research Assistant, Aquaculture CRSP, IAAS, Nepal
Key Publications
Chen, Y., Shen, Y., Pandit, N. P., Fu, J., Li, D. and Li, J. 2013. Molecular cloning, expression
analysis, and potential food intake attenuation effect of peptide YY in grass carp
(Ctenopharyngodon idellus). General and Comparative Endocrinology 187: 66-73.
Pandit, N. P., Shen, Y., Wang, W., Chen, Y. and Li, J. 2013. Identification of TNF13b (BAFF) gene
from grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) and its immune response to bacteria and virus.
Developmental and Comparative Immunology 39: 460-464.
Wang, W., Shen, Y., Pandit, N. P. and Li, J. 2013. Molecular cloning, characterization and
immunological response analysis of Toll-like receptor 21 (TLR21) gene in grass carp,
Ctenopharyngodon idella. Developmental and Comparative Immunology (Accepted
article in press). doi: 10.1016/j.dci.2013.03.003
Mandal R.B., D.K. Jha, M.K. Shrestha, J. Pant, S. Rai and N. P. Pandit. 2012. Cage-pond integration of
African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with carps.
Aquaculture Research (Accepted article in press). doi:10.1111/are.12075
Ruksana, S., N. P. Pandit and M. Nakamura. 2010. Efficacy of Exemestane, a new generation of
aromatase inhibitor, on sex differentiation in a gonochoristic fish. Comparative Biochemistry and
Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology 152: 69-74.
Pandit, N. P. and M. Nakamura. 2010. Effect of high temperature on survival, growth and food
conversion ratio of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Our Nature 8: 219-224.
Chaudhary, S.N., M.K. Shrestha, D.K. Jha and N. P. Pandit. 2008. Growth Performance of Silver Barb
(Puntius gonionotus) in Mono and Polyculture Systems. Our Nature 6: 38-46.
Yadav, R. K., M. K. Shrestha and N. P. Pandit. 2007. Introduction of Sahar (Tor putitora) in Cage-Cum-
Pond Integration of Mixed-Sex Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Our Nature 5: 52-59.
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Batajoo, R. K., M. K. Shrestha, and N. P. Pandit. 2007. Possibility of Rainbow trout
(Oncorhynchus mykiss) culture in Phewa Lake of Pokhara. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 28:115-
120.
Shrestha, M. K., A. K. Rai and N. P. Pandit. 2004. A Preliminary Study on Growth and Survival of Fresh
Water Prawn (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii) in Chitwan, Nepal. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 25: 75-
78.
Pandit, N. P., M. K. Shrestha, Y. Yi, and J. S. Diana. 2004. Polyculture of Grass Carp and Nile Tilapia
with Napier Grass as a Sole Nutrient Input in the Subtropical Climate of Nepal. In: R. Boliver, G.
Mair and K. Fitzsimmons (Eds.), New Dimension in Farmed Tilapia, Vol. II, Proceeding from the
Sixth International Symposium on Tilapia and Aquaculture. Sept. 12-16, 2004, Manila,
Philippines. Pp 558-573.
Shrestha, M. K. and N. P. Pandit. 2012. A Text Book of Principles of Aquaculture (Second Edition).
Aquaculture Department, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal.
185 p.
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JAY DEV BISTA
ADDRESS :
Permanent: Gokuleshwar VDC-2, Dharchula District, Mahakali, Nepal
Temporary (also for immediate contact): Fisheries Research Centre (FRC), Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal, P. O. Box: 274
Tel. +0977-61-462004, 560089, Fax: +0977-61-560825
Email: jdbista@yahoo.com
Language: Nepali, English and Hindi
EDUCATION:
A. Title: Master of Science (M.Sc. Zoology).
Institute: Kumaun University, UP, India, Year: 1980.
B. Title: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
Institute: Kumaun University, UP, India. Year: 1977.
POSITION:
Senior Scientist (S-4).
Station: Fisheries Research Centre, Pokhara, Kaski.
Nature of Job: Research on fish nutrition, biology and reproduction of sahar, lake fisheries management, cage fish
culture.
TRAINING:
1. Principle of fish nutrition and practices in fish feed technology, School of Fisheries, University of Washington,
USA in year 1989 for three month.
2. Fish Feed Development, Kochi University, Japan in year 1997 for four month.
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP/SEMINAR ATTENDED:
1. Second World Fisheries Congress, Brisbane, Australia, July-August, 1996.
2. Fourth Global Conference on Conservation of Domestic Animal Genetic Resources, Kathmandu, Nepal, 17-21
August 1998.
3. 7 th Asian Fisheries Forum, Penang, Malaysia, 29 Nov. to 4 Dec. 2004.
4. Workshop on conservation biology, Kathmandu, Nepal. 17-20 November 2005 Organized by Society for
Conservation Biology.
PAPERS CONTRIBUTED:
Bista, J. D. and O. Yamada. 1996. Culture evaluation of sahar (Tor putitora) larvae fed on initial diet contained
different level of fish meal. In Proceedings of First National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research
in Nepal. NASRI, NARC: 38-43.
Bista, J. D., O. Yamada and R. K. Shrestha. 1998. Evaluation of replacement of fish meal by soybean in diets for
carp fry. ). In B. R. Pradhan, S. K. Wagle, O. Yamada and M. Takano (ed.) Proceedings of the Present Status
of Fisheries Research, Development and Education in Nepal, NARC-JICA: 29-33.
Bista, J. D., R. K. Shrestha and O. Yamada. 1998. On the relationship of GSI, total lipid and moisture content of
sahar (Tor putitora). In B. R. Pradhan, S. K. Wagle, O. Yamada and M. Takano (ed.) Proceedings of the
Present Status of Fisheries Research, Development and Education in Nepal, NARC-JICA: 68-70.
Bista, J. D., S. Prasad and R. K. Shrestha. 1999. The effect of methionine supplemented feed on the growth of sahar
(Tor putitora). In: S. P. Neupane and R. C. Khanal (eds.), Proceedings of the Third National Workshop on
Livestock and Fisheries Research in Nepal. National Animal Science Research Institute (NASRI), NARC:
42-46.
Bista, J. D., S. K. Wagle, R. K. Shrestha and A. K. Rai 1999. Assessment of production cost of ducks. In: S. P.
Neopane and R. C. Khanal (eds.) Proceedings of the Third National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries
Research in Nepal. NASRI, NARC: 78-84.
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Bista, J. D. and R. K. Shrestha. 2000. Nutritional value and digestibility of fish feed stuff of Nepal. In: Proceedings
of the Fourth National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research in Nepal. In: S. P. Neupane, A. K. Rai
and R. Bhurtel (eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research in
Nepal, National Animal Science Research Institute (NASRI), NARC: 30-38.
Bista, J. D., B. R. Pradhan, A. K. Rai, R. K. Shrestha and T. B. Gurung. 2002. Nutrition, feed and feeding of golden
mahaseer (T. putitora) for domestication and production in Nepal. In: Petr T and SB Swar (eds), Cold Water
Fisheries in the Trans-Himalayan Region. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper No. 431. 376 p.
Bista, J. D., R. P. Dhakal and T. B. Gurung. 2002. Changing environmental status and its impact on flora and fauna
of Phewa and Rupa Lake of Pokhara Valley, Nepal. Proceedings of International Seminar on Mountains-
Kathmandu, 447-456.
Bista, J. D., S. K. Wagle and T. B. Gurung. 2006. Growth performance of sahar (Tor putitora) in earthen pond in
Pokhara valley. In: B. R. Joshi, D. Pariyar, S. P. Neupane, T. B. Gurung, K. P. Paudel and B. S. Shrestha
(eds.). Proceedings of the 6 th National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research, National Animal
Science Research Institute, Nepal Agricultural Research Council: 189-194.
Bista, J.D., S.K Wagle, S.Prasad, RK Shrestha, AP Nepal, DR Acharya, RP Dhakal and A Husain, 2010: Control
prospective of water hyacianth (Eichhornia crassipes), a most troublesome aquatic weed of Lake Phewa:
Proceeding of the 9th National Outreach Research Workshop 7-8 June 2010 (24-25 Jestha 2067) held at
Khumaltar, Lalitpur, 385-391.
Bista, J.D., S.K. Wagle, Agni P.Nepal, S.Prasad, T.B.Gurung 2010. Scope of small scale fisheries in natural
resource management for livelihood enhancement of rural community. Zoo-Journal. Tribhuvan University,
Institute of Science and technology, Prithibvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara. 1(1), 54-64.
Bista, J.D.,Bharat K.Shrestha, Agni P. Nepal Surendra Prasad, Arun P. Baidya, Madhav K. Shrestha, Suresh
K.Wagle and Tek B. Gurung.2011. Reproductive and growth performance of shar ( Tor Putirora ) and it’s
implication in aquaculture.Consultative workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal. 162-169.
Bista, J.D.,Bharat K.Shrestha, A.P. Baidya, S Prasad, A. P. Nepal, Wagle S.K.,2011.Spawning performance and post
spawning mortality of Chinese carp broods reared in pond condition of mid hill region: Tek Bahadur Gurung,
Prakash Kumar Pokheral, Cheat Raj Upreti, Bhoj Raj Joshi, Subaran Man Pradhan and Suresh Kumar Wagle
(eds.), 2011, Proceeding of 8th National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research, Nepal Agricultuiral
Research Council (NARC), Nepal: 55-59.
Bista J.D., Bharat K.Shrestha, A.P. Baidya, S Prasad, A. P. Nepal, Wagle S.K., 2011. Spawning performance of
Sarah Tor putitora in different season under pond condition in Pokhara Nepal: Tek Bahadur Gurung, Prakash
Kumar Pokheral, Cheat Raj Upreti, Bhoj Raj Joshi, Subaran Man Pradhan and Suresh Kumar Wagle (eds.),
2011, proceeding of 8th National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research, Nepal Agricultuiral
Research Council (NARC), Nepal, 60-66.
Bista, J.D., .T.B.Gurung ,S.K. Wagle,M.K. Shrestha,S.Prasad,R.P. Dhakal,K.KC. 2012. Contribution of samall-scale
cage fish culture to poverty reduction and sustainable development in Nepal. In Shrestha, M.K. and J.Panta
(eds.)2012. Small-scale Aquaculture for Rural Livelihoods: Proceedings of the National Symposium on
Small-Scale Aquaculture for increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal. Institute of Agriculture and
Animal Science, Tribhuvan University,Chitwan, Nepal and the WorldFish Centre,Penang,Malyasiya.
Bista J.D., .T.B.Gurung ,S.K. Wagle, A Rayamajhi,S.Prasad, A.P. Nepal, R.K. Shrestha., 2012. Indigenous minor
carp: An important contribution to livelihood of fisher folks in Nepal. In Shrestha, M.K. and J.Panta
(eds.)2012. Small-scale Aquaculture for Rural Livelihoods: Proceedings of the National Symposium on
Small-Scale Aquaculture for increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal. Institute of Agriculture and
Animal Science, Tribhuvan University,Chitwan, Nepal and the WorldFish Centre,Penang,Malyasiya.
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