This book reviews up-to-date knowledge on the biology and aquaculture of tilapia, with special focus on the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Tilapia are a group of fish species that have become one of the most cultured worldwide, currently having a big economic impact on both developed and developing countries. The first 12 chapters of the present book cover different aspects of tilapia biology such as genetics, nutrition, osmoregulation, pathology, reproduction and development. Each chapter includes both basic knowledge and its application to tilapia culture. The last 3 chapters are devoted to cutting-edge techniques for the industry of tilapia aquaculture. Experts from both academia and research institutes provide their expertise on the present book.

1. Tilapia Genetic Resources: Conservation and Use for Aquaculture
2. Selective Breeding of Farmed Tilapia
3. Structure and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
4. Current Improvements in Tilapia Nutrition
5. Feeding Practices and Their Determinants in Tilapia
6. Osmoregulation in Tilapia: Environmental Factors and Internal Mechanisms
7. Pathologies in Farmed Tilapia and the Use of Immunostimulants and Vaccines to Prevent or Treat Diseases: An Overview
8. Sex Determination and Differentiation of Tilapia
9. Reproductive Physiology of Tilapia
10. Embryonic and Larval Development of Tilapias
11. Tilapia Larviculture
12. Biological Rhythms in Tilapia
13. Tilapia Production in Aquaponics
14. Biofloc Technology (BFT) in Tilapia Culture
15. Tilapia Processing – Relevant Aspects Pointing to Promising Horizons