Milkfish production and processing technologies in the Philippines
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This publication describes the various aspects of milkfish production in the Philippines. It covers these areas 1) technology development from a historical perspective, 2) milkfish seed production 3) grow-out in brackishwater ponds 4) grow-out in pens and cages 5)milkfish processing.
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Yap, W. G., Villaluz, A. C., Soriano, M. G. G., & Santos, M. N. (2007). Milkfish production and processing technologies in the Philippines. Malaysia: WorldFish Center.
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