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The work summarizes the current knowledge regarding the controlled reproduction of an emerging aquaculture species, the Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis). In great detail it describes and explains the principal of most of the controlled reproductive protocol leading to obtain high quality larvae. The book is primarily intended to be used as a hatchery manual by practicing aquaculturists and laboratory technicians working with this species. On the other hand, it also summarizes the scientific background of the methods applied, therefore, it can serve as a reference for the state-of-the-art in the controlled reproduction of Eurasian perch and other freshwater percid species.

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1. Introduction.- 2. Harvest, transport of spawners, prophylaxis.- 3. Hatchery

manipulation and broodstock selection.- 4. Determination of maturity stages of oocytes

5. Stimulation of ovulation and spermiation.- 6. Collection of gametes.- 7. Short- and
long-term storage of gametes.- 8. Evaluation of gamete quality.- 9. In vitro fertilization

10. Incubation and hatching.- 11. Advanced spawning (out-of the season spawning).-

Appendix 1.- Appendix 2.

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Dr. Daniel Zarski, Department of Lake and River Fisheries, University of Warmia and Mazury in

Olsztyn, Poland

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