A Review of Studies on the Breeding, Reproduction and Fry Rearing of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) in China

ABSTRACT Many countries and regions around the world have been adversely affected by the invasive spread of the largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans). The breeding practices developed in China can serve as a reference for these regions to manage this species scientifically while providing high‐qua...

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Main Authors: Shoubing Wang, Zijie Song, Xingguo Liu, Sihan Xu, Zhaojun Gu
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/aff2.70019
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description ABSTRACT Many countries and regions around the world have been adversely affected by the invasive spread of the largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans). The breeding practices developed in China can serve as a reference for these regions to manage this species scientifically while providing high‐quality protein for human consumption. As its introduction from Taiwan in 1983, the largemouth bass has become one of the most significant high‐quality freshwater farmed fish in mainland China. The country has developed new varieties that exhibit faster growth rates and enhanced adaptability to artificial compound feed, leading to widespread aquaculture across the nation. This article systematically reviews the technological advancements in the introduction, breeding, reproduction and rearing of fry and fingerlings of largemouth bass in China over the last 40 years. After summarizing the progress in general breeding as well as fry and fingerling rearing technologies, we analyse three successful early breeding and out‐of‐season breeding modes developed in China. The advancement of innovative and practical breeding and seedling technologies has addressed the challenges of natural breeding in regions with relatively low temperatures, where it is not feasible to raise local fry to a marketable size for consumption within the same year. This progress significantly enhances largemouth bass aquaculture in China.
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spelling doaj-art-552465bf6fef42019f303ff4a9757d982025-08-20T01:57:21ZengWileyAquaculture, Fish and Fisheries2693-88472024-12-0146n/an/a10.1002/aff2.70019A Review of Studies on the Breeding, Reproduction and Fry Rearing of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) in ChinaShoubing Wang0Zijie Song1Xingguo Liu2Sihan Xu3Zhaojun Gu4Department of Environmental Science and Engineering Fudan University Shanghai ChinaDepartment of Environmental Science and Engineering Fudan University Shanghai ChinaFishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences Shanghai ChinaDepartment of Environmental Science and Engineering Fudan University Shanghai ChinaFishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences Shanghai ChinaABSTRACT Many countries and regions around the world have been adversely affected by the invasive spread of the largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans). The breeding practices developed in China can serve as a reference for these regions to manage this species scientifically while providing high‐quality protein for human consumption. As its introduction from Taiwan in 1983, the largemouth bass has become one of the most significant high‐quality freshwater farmed fish in mainland China. The country has developed new varieties that exhibit faster growth rates and enhanced adaptability to artificial compound feed, leading to widespread aquaculture across the nation. This article systematically reviews the technological advancements in the introduction, breeding, reproduction and rearing of fry and fingerlings of largemouth bass in China over the last 40 years. After summarizing the progress in general breeding as well as fry and fingerling rearing technologies, we analyse three successful early breeding and out‐of‐season breeding modes developed in China. The advancement of innovative and practical breeding and seedling technologies has addressed the challenges of natural breeding in regions with relatively low temperatures, where it is not feasible to raise local fry to a marketable size for consumption within the same year. This progress significantly enhances largemouth bass aquaculture in China.https://doi.org/10.1002/aff2.70019breedingChinafry rearinglargemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans)reproduction
spellingShingle Shoubing Wang
Zijie Song
Xingguo Liu
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A Review of Studies on the Breeding, Reproduction and Fry Rearing of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) in China
Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries
breeding
China
fry rearing
largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans)
reproduction
title A Review of Studies on the Breeding, Reproduction and Fry Rearing of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) in China
title_full A Review of Studies on the Breeding, Reproduction and Fry Rearing of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) in China
title_fullStr A Review of Studies on the Breeding, Reproduction and Fry Rearing of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) in China
title_full_unstemmed A Review of Studies on the Breeding, Reproduction and Fry Rearing of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) in China
title_short A Review of Studies on the Breeding, Reproduction and Fry Rearing of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) in China
title_sort review of studies on the breeding reproduction and fry rearing of largemouth bass micropterus nigricans in china
topic breeding
China
fry rearing
largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans)
reproduction
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