- Pisciculture (fishery) is the rearing and production of fish for food, while aquaculture includes other aquatic animals also.
- Fish are a rich source of protein and vitamins, and fish oils are widely used for nutritional and industrial purposes.
- Fish culture is of two types—freshwater fisheries (ponds, rivers, lakes) and marine fisheries (sea), with preservation by freezing, drying or canning.
Definitions [7]
Define phytochemistry.
Phytochemistry is the study of phytochemicals which are chemical substances derived from various parts of the plant.
Define the following.
Pomiculture
Pomiculture:
Pomiculture is the cultivation, development, and entrancement of Fruits.
Define the following.
Pisciculture
Pisciculture or Fish culture is the process of breeding and rearing fishes in ponds, reservoirs (dams), lakes, rivers, and paddy fields.
Definition: Pisciculture
Pisciculture (fishery) is the practice of breeding, rearing and harvesting fish in natural or artificial water bodies for food and other economic uses.
Define the following.
Apiculture
Apiculture is the rearing of honey bees for honey. It is called Beekeeping.
Definition: Apiculture
The rearing of honey bee to obtain honey and other commercially important products is known as apiculture or bee‑keeping.
Define cross-breeding.
Breeding between a superior male of one breed with a superior female of another breed is known as cross-breeding.
Key Points
Key Points: Organic farming
- Organic farming is an eco-friendly agricultural system that avoids chemical fertilizers and pesticides and maintains natural balance in farming.
- It uses organic wastes, biofertilizers, animal manure, and microbes to supply nutrients and maintain soil fertility.
- Crop rotation, biological pest control, and resistant local varieties are used to manage weeds and diseases naturally.
- Organic farming promotes sustainable agriculture, soil health, biodiversity, and long-term productivity, ensuring safe food for humans and environment.
Key Points: White Revolution
- White Revolution aimed at increasing milk production and making dairy a self-sufficient and mainstream industry in India.
- Dr. Verghese Kurien led the cooperative dairy movement from Anand, Gujarat, which strengthened milk processing, distribution, and availability across the country.
- Development of milk processing techniques, quality control, and preservation methods made a wide variety of dairy products available nationwide, increasing preference for local and natural milk varieties.
Key Points: Pisciculture
Concepts [16]
- Bacteria
- Useful Role of Bacteria in Industry
- Useful Role of Bacteria in Food Industry
- Useful Role of Bacteria in Medicine
- Useful Role of Bacteria in Agriculture
- Fungi
- Economic Importance of Fungi
- Crop and Its Types
- Horticulture
- Types of Farming in India > Organic Farming
- White Revolution
- Meat Providing Livestock
- Animal Husbandry (Livestock) > Poultry Farm Management
- Aquaculture
- Animal Husbandry (Livestock) > Pisciculture (Fish Farming)
- Animal Husbandry (Livestock) > Apiculture (Bee Farming)
