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Turtle and Soft-Shelled Turtle Aquaculture

Rating 3.5
Word count
225K words
Chapters
33
ISBN
9787566833471

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Summary

Aimed at guiding practice through theory, this book identifies the tasks and research directions of chelonian and turtle aquaculture, and introduces their biology, including morphology, ecological types, living habits, and reproductive habits. It systematically elaborates on their reproductive biology, covering the structure of the reproductive system, oogenesis, spermatogenesis, sex determination mechanisms, eggshell formation, embryonic development, incubation ecology, and incubation techniques. It presents rearing conditions, rearing techniques, and disease prevention and control, laying a foundation for healthy turtle and tortoise farming. Because farming also involves nutrition and feeding, the book discusses nutritional requirements, artificial compound feeds, and formulation principles. Breeding is another important aspect of farming, so various breeding methods are described and breeding directions are indicated. Finally, farming resources are introduced so that farmers can identify suitable species to culture.

Editor's review

Chelonian and Turtle Aquaculture is a professional work that systematically sets out the theory and techniques of farming turtles and tortoises. Published by Jinan University Press, the author team—Li Guisheng, Lun Wenlong, Wu Qiuhua, and Gu Boxian—has a solid research and practical background in the field. The book is rigorously structured, building a complete knowledge system that runs from the biological foundations of turtles and tortoises, species, and resources through breeding techniques, nutrition and feed, rearing management, and disease control to facility construction and business management. Its value lies not only in detailed technical guidance but also in integrating ecological farming, healthy farming, and sustainable development concepts, reflecting trends in modern aquaculture. For practitioners, it is an important reference for improving farming efficiency and avoiding risks; for researchers and students, it is a reliable textbook for understanding the principles of chelonian aquaculture. The book offers targeted discussion of farming essentials for common commercial species and also covers protective farming of some rare species, combining professionalism, practicality, and forward thinking.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Students and teachers in aquaculture, animal science, and related fields
  • Operators, technical managers, and frontline farmers at turtle and tortoise farms
  • Researchers engaged in research and extension of special economic animal farming
  • Enthusiasts with a strong interest in chelonian biology and captive-breeding techniques

Not a good fit for

  • Ordinary pet owners seeking only basic knowledge of daily care for pet turtles
  • General readers looking for light, leisure-oriented popular science writing on nature

Reading tips

  1. Read the first few chapters on the biological characteristics of turtles and tortoises first to build a basic theoretical framework
  2. Use the book as a reference during actual farming or research, consulting relevant chapters for specific problems
  3. Focus on the chapters on breeding, rearing management, and disease control that match your region, species, and farming model

About the publisher

Jinan University Press China · Founded in 1989

Jinan University Press is a comprehensive university press known for publishing in language and writing, history and culture, and medicine. Judging from the 2,481 titles in the database, its publishing focuses on language and writing research, the compilation of unearthed documents, Chinese culture and Eastern philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine, and grassroots medical standards. Representative books include the Chinese Dictionary (Second Edition), the series on the collected interpretation and modern translation of Warring States documents from the Language Services Series and the series on the language of unearthed documents, Chinese Cultural Psychology (6th Edition), Illustrated Compendium of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Techniques, and Construction and Technical Standards for Standardized Bronchoscopy Rooms in Primary-Level Pediatrics. In terms of authors, scholars such as Zhu Cheng, Zhang Yujin, Wang Fengyan, Zheng Hong, Cao Hui and Ma Zhiguo form its author base in language and documents, cultural psychology, and traditional Chinese medicine. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes the collected interpretation and modern translation of unearthed documents and language service research, while also systematically organizing cultural psychology and medical techniques. Public information on specific matters such as overseas Chinese-language education is limited and is therefore not elaborated here.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 前言
  3. 第一章 绪论
  4. 第二章 生物学
  5. 第一节 分类学
  6. 第二节 形态学
  7. 第三节 生态学
  8. 第三章 龟鳖生殖学
  9. 第一节 生殖系统的结构
  10. 第二节 生殖系统的季节性变化
  11. 第三节 卵子发生
  12. 第四节 精子发生
  13. 第五节 性决定机制
  14. 第六节 卵壳的形成
  15. 第七节 胚胎发育
  16. 第八节 孵化生态
  17. 第九节 孵化技术
  18. 第四章 龟鳖饲养学
  19. 第一节 饲养条件
  20. 第二节 饲养技术
  21. 第三节 病害防治
  22. 第五章 龟鳖营养学
  23. 第一节 龟鳖的营养需求
  24. 第二节 龟鳖的物质构成
  25. 第三节 龟鳖配合饲料
  26. 第六章 龟鳖育种学
  27. 第一节 育种方法
  28. 第二节 杂交育种
  29. 第七章 养殖资源
  30. 第一节 龟类
  31. 第二节 鳖类
  32. 附录 养殖场及公司介绍
  33. 参考文献

FAQ

Is this book suitable for complete beginners with no farming experience?
This is a systematic professional textbook covering everything from basic theory to practical techniques. Beginners determined to enter the industry can build a solid knowledge base through systematic study, but they will need to absorb it gradually through practice. For absolute beginners who merely want an overview, some content may be too advanced.
Does the book cover the common edible turtle and tortoise species on the market?
Yes. The book gives focused coverage of farming techniques for common commercial edible species such as the Chinese pond turtle, Chinese stripe-necked turtle, yellow pond turtle, and snapping turtle, as well as important softshell turtles such as the Chinese softshell turtle, making it highly useful as a practical reference.
Does the book emphasize technical details or broad concepts?
It balances both. It provides specific technical details on breeding and incubation, feed formulation, greenhouse design, and disease diagnosis and medication, and it also devotes chapters to broad topics such as farming models, business management, product quality control, and sustainable industry development. Readers at different levels can find the information they need.

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About the author

李贵生 Author

Li Guisheng is an author about whom limited public information is available; details of his identity, dates of birth and death, and nationality are not clearly recorded. Judging from the three works held in the collection, he has long focused on the farming techniques of turtles and tortoises. His books include Healthy Turtle Farming, The King of Turtles: The Golden Coin Turtle, and Turtle and Tortoise Farming Science. These works cover healthy farming methods, a dedicated introduction to the prized golden coin turtle, and a systematic treatment of turtle and tortoise farming, and are commonly classified under agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries. Aimed at practical farming, they combine technical guidance with breed knowledge and can serve as references for farmers and enthusiasts. Because biographical material is lacking, his writing background and academic experience cannot be described in detail; his direction can only be identified from these works as centering on turtle and tortoise farming.

伦文龙 Author

Lun Wenlong is an author about whom little public information is available; at present, only one work by him, Turtle and Tortoise Aquaculture, is held in the collection, classified under agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry. Based on the available information, his writing focuses on the specialized field of turtle and tortoise aquaculture, and the book is expected to cover practical knowledge such as the biological characteristics of turtles and tortoises, the creation of suitable culture environments, feeding management, and breeding, serving the practical needs of breeders and students in related fields. Because reliable records of his life and academic background are lacking, his nationality, education, professional positions, and research interests cannot be confirmed, nor should any inferences be made about his personal experience. Overall, Lun Wenlong comes to readers' attention through a highly specialized work on aquaculture, with a clear subject and a plainly practical orientation, and it can serve as one reference for understanding turtle and tortoise farming techniques.

吴秋华 Author

Wu Qiuhua is an author about whom limited public information is available. At present, only one work is known, Turtle and Soft-shelled Turtle Aquaculture, classified under agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry. On this basis, it can be judged that Wu's writing focuses on aquaculture and the farming of special economic animals, with attention to the techniques, production management, and practical experience of raising turtles and soft-shelled turtles. The title of the book suggests that it may systematically cover the biological characteristics of turtles, breeding and hatching, feeding and management, disease prevention, and farm construction, serving breeders, agricultural technicians, and students in related fields. Because reliable records of the author's biography, nationality, education, and positions are unavailable, this introduction makes no speculation and, relying only on existing bibliographic information, describes the category of the work and its likely practical orientation. Overall, Wu Qiuhua comes to readers' attention through a single technical work on aquaculture, with a contribution mainly reflected in the organization and dissemination of knowledge on turtle and soft-shelled turtle farming.

顾博贤 Author

Gu Boxian is an author about whom limited public information is available. The only confirmed work is The Science of Turtle and Tortoise Aquaculture, classified under agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries, and belonging to the practical technical literature on aquaculture. Judging from the subject matter, the author focuses on the farming of turtles and tortoises as economic animals, covering production aspects such as rearing environments, feeding management, reproduction, and disease control. The writing tends toward practical guidance for producers rather than theoretical exposition. Although turtle and tortoise farming is a niche within Chinese aquaculture, it involves the breeding of special economic animals and the use of resources, and places considerable demands on practitioners' technical experience. Books of this kind generally serve farmers, grassroots technicians, and students in related fields, offering operational reference value and reflecting the author's long-term observation and accumulated experience in this area. Because the database lacks information on the author's life, education, and institutional affiliation, details of training, career, and academic lineage cannot be ascertained; this profile describes the author objectively based solely on the work itself and its common classification.

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