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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 ...
Report of the third round table discussion on the development of genetically improved strain of Macrobrachium, Bangkok, Thailand 3-4 December 2005
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006-01)
In order to continue assessing the progress and status of the activities in the participating countries, the Third Roundtable Discussion was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 3 to 4 December 2005 in order to: 1) assess the ...
Genetic characterization, domestication and improvement of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in the Philippines
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)
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
(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 ...
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 ...