A. Chapters in Books
Asiedu, B., Asase, A., Iddrissu, S. and Ayisi, C.L. 2016. Management, challenges and developments of aquaculture in Ghana, West Africa In: Aquaculture: Management, challenges, and development/ editor, Joanne G. Buchanan, Nova Science Publishers, Inc, New York, LCCN 2016024885 (print), LCCN 201034749 (ebook),ISBN 978134855785 (ebook)
B. Refereed Journal Publications (2016-2020)
Cheng, Y., Zhao J-L., Ayisi, C.L., and Cao, X. (2020). Effects of salinity and alkalinity on fatty acids, free amino acids and related substance anabolic metabolism of Nile tilapia. Aquculture and Fisheries. PII: S468-550X (20)30073-3
Afriyie, G., Wang, Z. Ayisi, C.L., Asiedu, B., and Guo, Y. (2020). Complete mitochondrial and assembled DNA barcoding analysis of Lutjanus fulgens (Valenciennes 1830) and its comparison with other Lutjanus species. Ecology and Evolution. DOI:10.1002/ece3.6542
Ayisi, C.L., Apraku A. and Debra, G. (2020). Evaluation of biochemical, fatty acid and amino acid composition and nutritional indices of salted tilapia from selected markets in Ghana. Jourrnal of fisheries and life science. 5(1):36-43
Afriyie, G., Guo, Y., Kuebutornye, F.K.A., Ayisi, C.L. and Wang, Z. (2020). Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence analysis of Bluespotted seabream, Pagarus caeruleostictus. (Perciformes: Spridae). Mitochondrial DNA Part B. 5(2), 1913-1914.
Afriyie, G., Huang, S., Dong, Z., Guo, Y., Kuebutornye, F. K. A., Ayisi, C.L., Asiedu, B. and Wang, Z. (2019). DNA barcoding of Ghanaian fish species: Status and prospects. African Journal of Biotechnology. 18(27), 659-663.
Apraku A., Xuxiong H., Ayisi, C.L. and Yussuf A. (2019). Potential of Corn Oil s Alternative Dietary Lipid Source in Aquaculture Feeds. Journal of Applied Sciences. DOI:10.3923/jas.2019
Ayisi, C. L., Zhao, J-L, Yamei, C., Apraku A. and Debra G. (2019). Effects of replacing fish oil with palm in diets of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) on muscle biochemical composition, enzyme activities, and mRNA expression of growth related genes. Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 22:25
Ayisi, C. L., Zhao, J-L. and Apraku, A. (2019). Consequences of replacing fish oil with vegetable oils in fish. J Anim Res Nutr 4: 1:3.
Andrews, A., Huang X-X. and Ayisi, C. L. (2019). Effects of alternative dietary oils on immune response, expression of immune related genes, and disease resistance in juvenile Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Aquaculture Nutrition, 1-12. DOI 10.1111/anu.12882
Liu, T., Zhang, G., Feng, Y., Kong, C., Ayisi, C.L., Huang, X-X., Xueming, H. (2019). Dietary soybean antigen impairs growth and health through stress-induced non-specific immune responses in Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 84:124-129.
Ayisi, C. L., Zhao J-L., Xueming, H., and Apraku, A. (2018). Replacing fish oil with palm oil: Effects on mRNA expression of fatty acid transport genes and signaling factors related to lipid metabolism in Oreochromis niloticus. Aquaculture Nutrition, DOI:10.1111 anu.12821
Ayisi, C. L., Zhao J.L. and Wu, J-W. (2018). Replacement of fish oil with palm oil: Effects on growth performance, non-specific immunity, serum indices and disease resistance in juvenile Oreochromis niloticus. PLoS One 13(4):e0196100. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.p
Zhao Y., Zhou H., Ayisi, C. L., Wang, Y., Wang, J., Chen, X and Zhao, J.L (2018). Suppression of miR-26a attenuates physiological disturbances arising from exposure of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to ammonia. Biology Open, doi:10.1242/bio.029082
Ayisi, C. L., Cheng, Y. and Zhao, J-L. (2018). Genes, signaling factors and enzymes involved in lipid metabolism in fish. Agri Gene. 7:7-14
Kindong, R., Nagarajan, P., Apraku, A., Ayisi, C.L. and Dai, X. (2017). Biochemical composition of Predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus) from Lake Dianshan, Shanghai, China. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 4:297-302.
Ayisi, C. L., Hua X., Apraku, A., Afriyie, G., and Amankwah K.B. (2017). Recent studies toward the development of practical diets for shrimp and their nutritional requirements. HAYATI Journal of Biosciences 24 (2017) 109-117
Ayisi, C. L. and Zhao, J-L. (2017). Fatty acid composition, lipogenic enzyme activities and mRNA expression of genes involved in the lipid metabolism of Nile tilapia fed with palm oil. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 17: 405-415.
Ayisi, C. L., Jin-Liang, Z. and Rupia, E. J. (2017). Growth performance, feed utilization, body and fatty acid composition of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets containing elevated levels of palm oil. Aquaculture and Fisheries 2(1): 1-11.
Oranich, W., Ayisi, C. L., Yuanzi, H. and Peimin, H. (2017). Effects of Different Light Temperature Fluctuations and different initial concentrations of NO3- N and PO4- P on Growth Rate, Nutrient Uptake and Photosynthetic Efficiency of Gracilaria asiatica. Indian Journal of Geo Marine Science 46(6): 1128-1134.
Apraku, A., Liping Liu, L. and Ayisi, C.L. (2017). Trends and Status of Dietary Coconut Oil in Aquaculture Feeds. Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture 25(2):1-7
Ayisi, C.L. (2017). Increasing Ghana’s aquaculture production: The way forward. Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, 2(1): 010-011.
Apraku A., Liu, L., Leng, X., Rupia, E.J. and Ayisi, C.L. (2017). Evaluation of blended virgin coconut oil and fish oil on growth performance and resistance to Strepto-coccus iniaechallenge of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Egyp. Jour. Bas. App. Sci. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejbas.2017.06.002
Oranich, W., Liangjie, Z., Yinchun, F., Dong, H., Hongyna, Z., Lori, N.I., Qigen, L. and Ayisi, C. L., (2016). Comparison of the trophic niches between two planktivorous fishes in two large lakes using stable isotope analysis. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 68:148- 155
Ayisi C.L. and Zhao J. L. (2016). RNA/DNA ratio and LPL and MyoD mRNA expressions in muscle of Oreochromis niloticus fed with elevated levels of palm oil, Journal of Ocean University of China 15(1):184-192.
Thammaratsuntorn, J., Zhao J.L., Zhao L.H.; Zhuang Q.Q.; Guo J.T. and Ayisi C.L. (2016). Acclimation responses of gill ionocytes of red tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus × O. niloticus) to water salinity and alkalinity. Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences, 15(1): 524-541
Ayisi, C.L., Alhassan, E.H., Addo, D., Agyei, B.O. and Apraku, A. (2016). Aquaculture extension services: A case study of fish farms in the eastern region of Ghana. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2016; 4(4): 24-30
C. Papers Presented at Symposia and Conferences
Ayisi, C.L., Freda, S., Getrude M.D, and Elliot H.A (2019). Substitution of fish oil palm kernel oil on growth, feed utilization and liver histology in Oreochromis niloticus fry. Ghana Science Association, 31st Biennial Conference. University of Cape Coast. 30th July – 2nd August, 2019
Ayisi, C.L., Calvin S.S., and Elliot H.A (2019). Growth Studies of Heterotis niloticus under Hapa-in-Pond and Cage. Ghana Science Association, 31st Biennial Conference. University of Cape Coast. 30th July – 2nd August, 2019
Ayisi, C.L., Getrude M.D., Freda, S., and Elliot H.A (2019). Substitution of fish meal withl shea meal in diets of Oreochromis niloticus fry on growth, feed utilization and liver histology. Ghana Science Association, 31st Biennial Conference. University of Cape Coast. 30th July – 2nd August, 2019
Ayisi, C. L., Zhao, J-L., Hua, X. and Apraku A. (2018). Replacing fish oil with palm oil affects genes and signaling factors related to lipid transport in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). China-ASEAN Dean’s Forum on Fisheries and Postgraduates Workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture. 11-14 June, 2018
Yussuf, A., Xuxiong H., Naisong C. and Ayisi, C. L. (2018). Ascorbic acid improves growth and immunity: the largemouth bass perspective. China-ASEAN Dean’s Forum on Fisheries and Postgraduates Workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture. 11-14 June, 2018
Ayisi, C. L. and Zhao, J-L. (2017). Fatty acid composition, lipogenic enzyme activities and mRNA expression of genes involved in the lipid metabolism of Nile tilapia fed with palm oil. Eleventh Symposium of World’s Chinese Scientists on Nutrition and Feeding of Fin Fish and Shell Fish. Zhejian, Huzhou, P.R China. 23-27 October, 2017
Liu, L., Apraku, A., Leng, X., Rupia, E.J., and Ayisi, C.L. (2016). Performance evaluation of blended virgin coconut oil on growth, feed utilization, body composition, body fatty acids, plasma metabolites of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and resistance to Streptococcus iniae challenge. Asian-Pacific Aquaculture. Grand City, Surabaya, Indonesia. 26-29 April, 2016.
D. Posters
Ayisi, C.L., Elliot H.A., and Grace Debra (2020). Management, Control and Potential Use of Aquatic Plants in Volta Lake of Ghana. 2nd IRAD 2020 Conference, UDSICC, Tamale, Ghana. 25th – 27th February 2020.
