About the Book: Non-Conventional/Diversified Farming Practices
This book presents an insightful overview of non-conventional aquaculture
practices, focusing on diversified systems that extend beyond traditional fish
farming. Designed for aquaculture students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and
policy planners, it promotes sustainability through livelihood diversification,
integrated systems, and climate-resilient technologies.
The text explores a wide spectrum of emerging aquaculture technologies including
pearl farming, ornamental fish culture, seaweed farming, aquaponics, IMTA
(Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture), and the cultivation of microalgae and
aquatic medicinal plants. Each chapter details biological foundations, system
designs, value addition techniques, and economic viability, supported by Indian
case studies and regional practices.
The book also emphasizes government initiatives, policy support,
entrepreneurship models, and