Mounting threat of invasive alien fish species in Ganga river system and open water resources of the basin
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Alien fish, Clarias gariepinus, Cyprinus carpio, Ganga river, Oreochromis niloticusAbstract
The authors are grateful to the Director, ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow for the continuous guidance and encouragement to carry out the research work. We also extend sincere thanks to Dr G Rathore, Head, FHM&E Division, ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow for the facilities and support to carry out this study. The research work is carried out under Institute based project on ‘Risk and benefit assessment modelling for exotic fishes’.Downloads
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