Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong from the Can Tho University speaks at the meeting on August 10 (Photo: VNA)Can Tho (VNA) – Young Vietnamese scientistsgathered in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on August 10 to introduce newtechnologies for aquaculture – a major industry generating export products ofthe country.
The 9th national meeting for young fishery scientists washeld by Can Tho University and the Vifinet Working organization. It alsoattracted foreign researchers in the field.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong from the Can Tho Universitysaid global aquaculture is switching from small scale and rudimentary farmingmethods to large scale and super-intensive farming by applying scientific andtechnological advances. Aquatic products are also “usurping the throne” of traditionalmeat like pork, beef and chicken, Phuong stressed.
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters andProducers (VASEP) forecast that the country will earn more than 8.5 billion USDfrom aquatic exports in 2018, up about 3 percent from last year. Meanwhile,Vietnam’s fishery sector has continually been in the leading positions in theworld market. Vietnam ranks fourth in total aquatic product output and fifth inaquatic product exports.
The Mekong Delta generates three-fourths of Vietnam’s aquaticproduct output. Therefore, stepping up researches in this field is anencouraging sign and also an urgent task, Phuong said.
He added that the studies presented at thisyear’s event have applied new technologies and modern processes to produce thebest feed for aquaculture while benefiting consumers’ health and protecting theenvironment. They have also created new varieties tolerant of climate changeand new medicine made from herbal plants for aquaculture.
At the meeting, a group of scientists from Tien GiangUniversity and Dong Thap University presented research findings on how toadjust temperature, salinity and light intensity of the farming environment tocreate shrimp and frog breeds with better resistance.
Other researchers from the Tien Giang University introducedmedicine made from extract of tram bau (Combretum quadrangulare Kurz) plantsthat can prevent some pathogenic bacteria on bred species.
As part of the event, some fishery companies also showcasedtheir products, offered career advice and introduced job vacancies to fisherystudents.–VNA
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