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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. 
; ; ; ; (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)
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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)
; ; (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 ...
Preliminary growth comparison of three Macrobrachium rosenbergii stocks and their reciprocal crosses in four environments
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)
Three stocks of Macrobrachium rosenbergii namely, “AAGRDI” (Aquatic Animal Genetic Research and Development Institute), “FARM” (Petchaburi Farm) and “WILD” stocks were used for the selective breeding program. Generally, a ...
Recent updates on the selective breeding program for the genetic improvement of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Thailand
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)
Although the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) has been domesticated in Thailand for decades, a suitable selective breeding program has yet to be applied. Good quality seeds for the Macrobrachium industry ...