Sambhu, C., Sherly, D and Jayaprakas, V.,1994. Dietary administration of protein and steroid hormones on growth, feed utilization, digestibility and body composition of the pearlspot, Etroplus suratensis (Bloch). Proceedings of the sixth Kerala Science Congress, January 1994, Thiruvananthapuram pp. 349-351.
Sherly, D and Jayaprakas, V., 1995. Effect of L-thyroxine on larval growth and survival of fringed -lipped carp, Labeo fimbriatus (Day). Proceedings of the seventh Kerala Science Congress, January1995, Palakkad, Kerala, India pp.108-109.
Sherly, D and Jayaprakas, V., 1996. Impact of human chorionic gonadotropin on growth responses of the fringed lipped carp, Labeo fimbriatus (Day). Journal of Aquaculture in Tropics, 11: 215-226.
Sherly, D and Jayaprakas, V., 1996. Impact of human chorionic gonadotropin on growth responses of the fringed lipped carp, Labeo fimbriatus (Day). Journal of Aquaculture in Tropics, 11: 215-226.
Sherly, D., Sambhu, C and Jayaprakas, V., 1999. Effect of a live microbial feed additive, G-probiotic on the growth of fringed lipped carp, Labeo fimbriatus (Day) Proc. National Symposium on Sustainable Development of Fisheries Towards 2000 AD- Opportunities and Challenges. Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Sherly, D., Sambhu, C and Jayaprakas, V., 2011. Growth response of fringed lipped carp, Labeo fimbriatus (day) to a soya product, Nutripro aqua. Indian J Sci.Technol.ISRPF Issue, 4:310-111.
Sambhu, C and Sherly, D., 2011. Red hogweed fights WSSV, promotes growth in tiger shrimp, Global Aquaculture Advocate: 94-95.
Sambhu, C and Sherly, D., 2012. Antiviral property and growth promoting potential of Punarnava, Boerhaavia diffusa in tiger prawn culture. (Communicated to Indian Journal of Experimental Biology.)Major academic/Research contribution
Formulated cost effective feeds for inland fish culture.
Standardized synthetic growth promoters and feed additives for growth, feed utilization and body composition of fresh water culture fishes.
Standardized induced breeding technique for tilapia, pearl spot and Indian major carps.
Developed sustainable methods for ornamental fish culture and management
Brought an Add on course on ‘Ornamental fish culture and management’ from UGC to Dept. of Zoology, All Saints’ College.Fresh water fish culture, hydrobiology, fish nutrition, feed formulation and preparation.
Physiology of fishes, digestive enzymes assay, nucleic acid analysis, proximate body composition analysis (protein, lipid, glycogen, fiber, ash, etc.)
Testing feed additives and its impacts on growth and body composition of major carps.
Induction of ploidy by heat and cold shock, hormonal sex reversal, androgenesis and Gynogenesis.Extension/Consultancy services
Aquascaping and setting up of Aquarium tanks for entrepreneurs
Fresh water Ornamental Fish Breeding and culture unit for farmers
Implementation of Biosecurity measures for fish and mushroom farmers
Self employment development for students through integrated farming practicesFaculty of Fisheries (2007-2010) - Vocational Fisheries School, Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala, India.
Inspector of Fisheries (2002- 2007) - Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala, India.
Faculty of Biotechnology (2001-2002) - Fatima Mata National College (Accreditation of B++ by NAAC), University of Kerala, India.
Organizational skill on training/Workshop/Seminars
Organized two day workshop on” Induced breeding of carps” for fish farmers. Govt. Fish seed farm. Pannivelichira, Pathanamthitta, Kerala. 21-22 August 2007.
Conducted seminar on “Ornamental fish farming practices” Dept. of Fisheries, Pannivelichira, Pathanamthitta, Kerala. 12-13 October 2007.
Conducted one day workshop on ‘Mushroom culture’ in Department of Zoology, All Saints’ College, 2010.
Organised Regional Seminar on ‘Ornamental Fish Culture & Aquarium Keeping’ in Department of Zoology, All Saints’ College, July 2010.
National Symposium on Sustainable Development of Fisheries Towards 2000 AD- Opportunities and Challenges. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, 26-28 June 1999.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Inland Fisheries Society of India.
Member of the Indian Aquaculture Society.
Member of the Tropical Aquaculture Scientists.
Member of World Wild Life Foundation
