Seed production of milkfish Chanos chanos Forsskal
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A 26-page manual describing the site selection, hatchery design, spawning, larval rearing, natural food production, and economic analysis for milkfish.
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Reyes, O., Ayson, E. G., & Eullaran, B. (2016). Seed production of milkfish Chanos chanos Forsskal. Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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0115-5369Series
Aquaculture extension manual; No. 63Format
26 pages : color illustrations.
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