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Multiple environmental states affecting penaeid shrimp production in Peru
Type: Journal Article
A modification of the Schaefer surplus-production model was used to account for environmental induced variations of shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) catch in northern Peru. Based on time series of catch, effort, river discharge ...
Heterotrophic marine bacteria as supplementary feed for larval Penaeus monodon
Type: Journal Article
The findings are presented of a study conducted to use autochthonously obtained, nonpathogenic heterotrophic marine bacteria as a substitute feed for microalgae in rearing larval Penaeus monodon. Eleven strains were isolated: ...
Developing countries dominate the shrimp scene
Type: Journal Article
Of the 101 shrimp-producing countries listed in the 1983 FAO Yearbook of Fishery Statistics, 70% are developing countries; the 4 leading producers from the Asia/Pacific region were India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia. ...
Benefits of stocking white spot syndrome virus infection free shrimp (Penaeus monodon) post larvae in extensive ghers of Bangladesh
Type: Journal Article
Shrimp farming is an important income generating activity for hundreds of thousands of small scale farmers operating extensive ghers in Bangladesh. White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) has caused major shrimp production losses ...
Phenotypic and genetic parameters for body traits in the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in India
Type: Journal Article
Phenotypic and genetic parameters were estimated for three body traits (harvest weight, carapace length and standard length) and for adult male morphotypes of the giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii in a fully ...
Surveying bacterial human pathogens in shrimp culture in Thailand
Type: Journal Article
Any presence of bacterial human pathogen in shrimp products may be of public health concern. This note concludes that Salmonella do not appear to constitute a part of the microbial flora where shrimp culture is practiced ...
Polyculture of tilapia with shrimp in China
Type: Journal Article
Polyculture of tilapias (Oreo¬chromis niloticus and 0. mossambicus/O. niloticus hybrid) with shrimp (Penaeus orientalis) has been investigated several times in China since 1981. The results have caused much debate. ...
Integration of freshwater prawn culture with rice farming in Kuttanad, India
Type: Journal Article
The integration of paddy cultivation with prawn/fish culture can become a viable alternative to effectively utilize the vast area of derelict polders (embanked coastal flood plains) in Kuttanad, India. Nearly 55 000 ha of ...
Shrimp farming: a boon or bane to India
Type: Journal Article
An account is given of shrimp farming and its benefits to India, discussing effective land use, the use of naturalshrimp seed resources, foreign exchange and employment in rural areas.
Yellow head-like viruses affecting the penaeid aquaculture industry: a review
Type: Journal Article
This review focuses on yellow head complex viruses that threaten the prawn aquaculture industry and reports on the findings, current research methods, weaknesses of research and highlights knowledge gaps.