Q.91
Which fish is mostly used for production of pearl essence
Q.92
Identifying the plant, whose dried fruit rind, is combined with salt and other organic acids to lower pH and to provide
bacteriostatic effect in Colombo curing of fish
Q.93
Smoke is known to have carcinogenic effect due to presence of a compound called as
Q.94
Fermented fish product with low salt concentration of less than 6%, from North East sector of India is known as
Q.95
Organic acids are preferred to produce fish silage as they
Fish Biochemistry
5 Topics
Marine Lipids, PUFAs & Antioxidant Mechanisms: Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA, DHA), Lipid Peroxidation, Prostaglandin Synthesis & Astaxanthin
Fish Muscle Proteins & Structural Biochemistry: Sarcoplasmic, Myofibrillar (Actomyosin), Stroma (Collagen) & Connective Mucopolysaccharides
Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN) & Biogenic Amines: Trimethylamine Oxide (TMAO), Urea, Free Amino Acids, Betaines, Octopine & Histamine/Cadaverine
Analytical Chromatography & Spectrometry in Seafood: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), GC-MS, Flame Photometry & Chemical Profiling
Post-Mortem Rigor Mortis, Autolysis & Spoilage Enzymes: Glycolysis, ATP Breakdown, Cathepsins, Calpains, Bleeding & Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Fish Biology and Stock Assessment
6 Topics
Ecosystem Modeling, Remote Sensing & Marine GIS: ECOPATH with ECOSIM, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ), Ocean Colour Sensors & Acoustic Biomass
Ichthyotaxonomy, Morphometrics & Anatomy: Finfish Classification, Meristic Characters, Larval Metamorphosis & Age Estimation via Otoliths
Trophodynamics & Feeding Ecology: Alimentary Canal Adaptations, Index of Relative Importance, Levins Niche Breadth Index & Trophic Levels
Reproductive Biology, Hermaphroditism & Maturation: Fecundity, Gonadosomatic Index, Protogyny, Diandry, Spawning Histology & Gynogenesis
Fish Growth, von Bertalanffy Model & Mortality: Length-Weight Relationship, Isometric/Allometric Growth, Total (Z), Natural (M) & Fishing (F) Mortality
Stock Assessment Models & Maximum Sustainable Yield: Surplus Production Models (Schaefer, Fox), Analytical Models, Linearized Catch Curve & MSY/MEY
Fish Curing, Value Addition and By-Products
6 Topics
Marine Bio-Polymers, Chitin, Chitosan & Squalene: Demineralization, Deproteinization, Deacetylation, Shark Liver Oil Squalene & Pearl Essence (Guanine)
Active
Salting, Drying & Water Activity Principles: Moisture Sorption Isotherms, Equilibrium Relative Humidity (ERH), Halophilic Bacteria & Salt Curing Methods
Fermented Fishery Products & Bio-Silage: Traditional Fermented Fish (Ngari, Hentak, Shidal), Lactic Acid Fermentation, Fish Silage & Organic Acids
Surimi Technology & Texturized Seafood Products: Water Leaching, Cryoprotectants (Sugar, Sorbitol, Polyphosphates), Heat-Induced Gelation & Kamaboko
Fish Smoking & Carcinogenic Compounds: Hot vs Cold Smoking, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH / Benzopyrene), Smoke Generation & Preservative Phenols
Seaweed Processing & Hydrocolloids: Agar-Agar, Alginates, Carrageenan (Irish Moss), Extruded Fish Snacks & Marine Nutraceuticals
Fisheries Livelihood
3 Topics
Gender Roles, Women in Fisheries & Welfare Schemes: Division of Labour, CEDAW, Gender Development Index (GDI), PMMSY & Microfinance Collectives
Fisher Community Livelihood Assets & Vulnerability: Sustainable Livelihood Approach (Human, Natural, Financial, Social, Physical Capitals) & Disaster Risk
Fisheries Extension, Institutions & Blue Economy: Extension Approaches, NFDB, Blue Revolution Initiatives, Primary Fisheries Co-operatives & Blockchain
Fisheries Management and Responsible Fisheries
3 Topics
Selective & Eco-Friendly Fishing Gears: Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRD), Turtle Excluder Devices (TED), Square Mesh Codends & Selectivity Curves
Fisheries Legislation, Treaties & Maritime Law: Territorial Waters, UNCLOS, High Seas Treaty, Indian Fisheries Act & Maritime Zones Act
Input, Output & Technical Management Controls: Mesh Size Regulations, Closed Fishing Seasons (Bans), Marine Fishing Regulation Acts & MSC
Fisheries Resources
3 Topics
Inland & Estuarine Fisheries Resources: Major Riverine Systems (Ganga, Brahmaputra), Coldwater Fisheries, Reservoir Fisheries & Estuaries
Aquatic Biodiversity, Endangered Species & Conservation: IUCN Red List, CITES, Marine Protected Areas, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere & Exotic Species
Global & Indian Marine Capture Fisheries: EEZ Potential, Continental Shelf Resources, Pelagic & Demersal Finfish/Shellfish Stocks
General Agriculture
6 TopicsLow and High Temperature Preservation
5 Topics
Chilling, Superchilling & Cold Storage Kinetics: Partial Freezing, Ice Types (Flake, Slurry), Latent Heat of Fusion, Insulated Fish Boxes & Quality Shelf Life
Freezing Engineering & Cryoprotection: Air Blast Freezing, Plate Freezing, Individual Quick Freezing (IQF), Cryogenic Freezing, Glazing & Freeze Denaturation
Thermal Processing & Commercial Sterilization: Canning Operations (Exhausting, Double Seaming Overlap), Thermal Death Kinetics (D, Z, F Values) & Retort Processing
Flexible Retort Pouches & Advanced Thermal Packaging: Multilayer Laminated Pouches (Polyester, Aluminium Foil, Cast Polypropylene) & Aseptic Processing
Canning Container Metallurgy & Lacquering: Tinplate Cans, Sulphur-Resistant (SR) Lacquers, Acid-Resistant Lacquers & Can Seam Defects
Microbiological and Quality Aspects of Fish and Fishery Products
5 Topics
International Quality Standards, HACCP & Export Regulations: Seven HACCP Principles, Codex Alimentarius, ISO 22000, FSSA 2006, MPEDA ELISA & Traceability
Chemical Additives, Contaminants & Residues: Sorbic Acid, Benzoates, Polyphosphates, Sulfites, Heavy Metals (Mercury, Lead, Cadmium) & Antibiotic Residues
Seafood Pathogenic Microbiology & Food Poisoning: Vibrio (V. cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus), Salmonella, Listeria, Clostridium & E. coli O157:H7
Specific Spoilage Organisms (SSO) & Sensory Evaluation: Pseudomonas, Shewanella putrefaciens, Torrymeter, Quality Index Method (QIM) & Spoilage Volatiles
Seafood Parasitology, Biotoxins & Marine Intoxications: Anisakis simplex, Diphyllobothrium, Tetrodotoxin, Ciguatera, Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning & Depuration
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