The growth of a Welsh strain of Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus (L.) and investigations into its aquaculture potential
The growth in captivity of a wild Welsh strain (Llyn Cowlyd) of Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus was compared to that of a commercial Scottish strain over the course of a 12 month experiment. At the conclusion of the study, the Welsh strain had a lower mass and condition factor than the commercial fi...
| Published in: | Journal of Fish Biology |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2008
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2008.01867.x https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1111%2Fj.1095-8649.2008.01867.x https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2008.01867.x |
| Summary: | The growth in captivity of a wild Welsh strain (Llyn Cowlyd) of Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus was compared to that of a commercial Scottish strain over the course of a 12 month experiment. At the conclusion of the study, the Welsh strain had a lower mass and condition factor than the commercial fish, but a similar length. Aspects of the growth and population structure of the Welsh strain imply that it could be a subject for aquaculture development, but such practises will be dependant on further work on selection and broodstock development. |
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