Biofloc technology: an eco-friendly “green approach” to boost up aquaculture production

Aquaculture uses large volumes of water, which is generally discharged without treatment, possibly causing scarcity and contamination. A sustainable aquaculture option is biofloc technology (BFT), which recycles food residues and toxic organic and inorganic compounds from the system through microorganisms, avoiding excessive use of water and serving as natural food for cultured aquatic organisms. The aim of this study was to identify the main factors that limit a Mexican aquaculture producer from adopting biofloc technology in their aquaculture production units (APUs). Strengths and weaknesses were methodologically analyzed through 248 questionnaires, applied to fish farmers in 16 states of the country with a mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative). Findings reveal that the main obstacles in the use of BFT are due to the following: low academic level, limited administrative capacity, scarce technological equipment in facilities, diversified productive activity, and obsolete regulations. Other factors that promote the adoption of BTFs for aquaculturists are production experience, favorable weather conditions, and abundant availability of water and energy. In conclusion, the use of BTF is a sustainable option for APUs despite the limiting factors identified in this research which slow down the growth of the sector. It is advisable to study Mexican producers with BFT, in order to spread their benefits to other APUs, and further evaluate the productivity of the aquaculture sector. This study considers production aspects, and also sustainable use of its resources, specifically, surface, energy, water, and food.

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Vaccines for aquaculture overview

Veterinaria Kubani ◽

10.33861/2071-8020-2020-5-42-43 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 42-43

Author(s):

Andrey S. Khishov ◽

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Galina I. Burlakova ◽

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Aquatic Organisms ◽

Animal Husbandry ◽

Well Being ◽

Pharmaceutical Drugs ◽

Short Development Time ◽

The Creation ◽

Basic And Applied Research ◽

North And South America ◽

Aquaculture Production

Aquaculture production is a promising direction for the development of food production. Like traditional types of animal husbandry, it needs effective medicines for veterinary use, which would ensure not only the well-being of farmed aquatic organisms, but also increase the safety of the fish products and non-fish objects of fishing. The development of measures to control epizootic processes in aquatic organisms is impossible without the creation of new immunological preparations. The development and use of immunobiological drugs will reduce the use of antimicrobial agents. The corresponding set of pharmaceutical drugs was transferred from the traditional veterinary medicine, but due to the peculiarities of the biology of aquatic animals, their immunity and the characteristics of specific pathogens, this could not be done with biological products. The short development time in the aquaculture industry poses current challenges in the form of a lack of basic and applied research for relatively poorly understood groups of new pathogens. The immunological processes associated with the development and intensity of the immune response in aquatic organisms require a detailed study. For domestic aquaculture producers, the analysis and dissemination of the experience accumulated by mankind and the application of advanced developments in this area are even more relevant, since Russia is just beginning its path of intensifying aquaculture production. At the same time, it is clear that the prohibition of the use and monitoring of antimicrobial agents in food products and feed requires a change in the approach to the problem and will lead to the creation of new immunobiological drugs. The market for immunobiological preparations for aquaculture is the most promising for development. In the article, the authors provide data on the development and registration of vaccines for aquaculture in Europe, North and South America.

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Use of Seasalt for Artemia Biomass Culture In Corporation With Biofloc Technology

International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP) ◽

10.29322/ijsrp.9.01.2019.p8524 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. p8524

Author(s):

Nguyen Thi Hong Van ◽

Huynh Thanh Toi

Keyword(s):

Biofloc Technology

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Glucose Catalysed and Ultrasound Assisted Synthesis of Pharmaceutically Potent Azomethine Analogues in Water Medium: A Complete Green Approach

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.31838/ijpr/2019.11.02.069 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (02) ◽

Keyword(s):

Water Medium ◽

Green Approach ◽

Ultrasound Assisted

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Conceptual Foundations of Environmental Marketing and Environmental Product

Economics and Management ◽

10.35854/1998-1627-2020-6-665-671 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 665-671

Author(s):

D. V. Bagnyuk ◽

A. V. Lebedev

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Russian Language ◽

Future Research ◽

Environmental Friendliness ◽

Environmental Marketing ◽

Qualitative Empirical Research ◽

Green Approach ◽

Market Practices ◽

Conceptual Foundations

The presented study examines the concepts of “environmental marketing” and “environmental product”. The study attempts to conceptualize these terms in Russian language with allowance for the concept of sustainable development and the principles of the circular economy.Aim. The study aims to develop the conceptual foundations of environmental marketing and its derivative — environmental product, laying the groundwork for future research in specifying the concepts of “environmental marketing” and “environmental product”.Tasks. The authors examine the current state of environmental marketing and environmental product in Russia in terms of legislation and market practices; analyze the evolution of these concepts in foreign and Russian publications; systematize experience in this field; provide an original conceptualization of these terms; operationalize their key characteristics and features.Methods. This study is based on qualitative empirical research using such methods as content analysis, synthesis, formalization, and systematization. The theoretical and methodological approach of the study is based on the works of foreign and Russian scientists in the field of environmental marketing, the “green” approach to the promotion of goods, and sustainable enterprise development.Results. A research gap in the conceptualization of “environmental marketing” and “environmental product” in Russian language is identified. The authors provide an original interpretation of these concepts with allowance for the principles of sustainable development and “green” promotion.Conclusions. This study serves to elaborate on the scientific meaning of the concept of “environmental friendliness” applicable in marketing, changing the trend of the increasing number of products that fall under the definition of greenwashing. The published materials can be useful for environmental consultants, marketers, and representatives of legislative authorities in certifying products according to environmental standards.

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Effects of biofloc technology on growth performance and disease resistance of gibel carp, Carassius auratus gibelio

Journal of Fishery Sciences of China ◽

10.3724/sp.j.1118.2017.16225 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 533 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mingming ZHANG ◽

Chen XU ◽

Zhigang ZHAO ◽

Zisheng WANG ◽

Ming QIU ◽

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Keyword(s):

Disease Resistance ◽

Growth Performance ◽

Carassius Auratus ◽

Gibel Carp ◽

Carassius Auratus Gibelio ◽

Biofloc Technology

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Zinc Sulfamate Catalyzed Efficient Selective Synthesis of Benzimidazole Derivatives under Ambient Conditions

Letters in Organic Chemistry ◽

10.2174/1570178616666181211094040 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 740-749

Author(s):

Sushil R. Mathapati ◽

Arvind H. Jadhav ◽

Mantosh B. Swami ◽

Jairaj K. Dawle

Keyword(s):

Benzimidazole Derivative ◽

Sulfamic Acid ◽

Aromatic Aldehydes ◽

Catalytic Amount ◽

Product Yield ◽

Lewis Acidity ◽

Benzimidazole Derivatives ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

Reaction Condition ◽

Green Approach

Zinc sulfamate (Zn(NH2SO3)2 is a derivative of sulfamic acid (H3NSO3) which possesses “Lewis acidity” and finds well suited in a number of catalytic applications. The present paper describes an efficient, eco-friendly, and clean synthesis of 2-substituted benzimidazole derivatives by reacting diverse o-phenylenediamine with various substituted aromatic aldehydes using a catalytic amount of zinc sulfamate in ethanol at ambient temperature. As a result, 10 mol.% of Zinc sulfamate catalyst showed 92% of respective product yield with 100% conversion using short reaction period in ethanol. Meanwhile, effect of reaction parameters, such as amount of catalyst, different solvents, and reaction temperature on reaction product, was also studied. In addition, in the optimized reaction condition various substituted biological important benzimidazoles derivatives were prepared by using optimized reaction condition in good to efficient yield. In addition, possible reaction mechanism in the presence of zinc sulfamate for the preparation of benzimidazole derivative was sketched and discussed. The present green approach showed significances with faster reaction rate with inexpensive catalyst, which showed excellent and clean yield of benzimidazole in mild reaction condition with easy work-up procedure.

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