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Giant freshwater prawn culture in Indonesia
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)Indonesia is one of the countries in Asia with rich biodiversity, particularly in terms of the number of endemic freshwater aquatic organisms. Numerous indigenous freshwater fish species are found in Sumatera (30 spp.), ... -
Recent developments in the genetic improvement of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium sp.)
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)This publication contains results from the research project “Development of Genetically Improved Strain of Macrobrachium” covered by the Program on the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture in the ASEAN Region (previously ... -
Genetic characterization, domestication and improvement of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in the Philippines
Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R.
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Extensive studies in the Philippines and in adjacent countries revealed that 528 caridean prawn species are found in this region alone (Chan, 1998). Of all the known species, the giant freshwater prawn is considered the ... -
Freshwater prawn research at SEAFDEC/AQD
Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R.; ; (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)
The Philippines lags behind Thailand and Indonesia as far as research and commercial production of the freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium sp., are concerned. Although studies on Macrobrachium sp. (or ulang as it is locally ... -
Hatchery and pond culture of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in northern Mindanao
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)The history of M. rosenbergii hatchery operations in Northern Mindanao can be traced from minor activities in different locations by several institutions. Earlier attempts to produce freshwater prawn postlarvae in hatcheries ...
