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Heterogeneous individual growth of Macrobrachium rosenbergii male morphotypes

Ranjeet, K. and Kurup, B.M. (2002) Heterogeneous individual growth of Macrobrachium rosenbergii male morphotypes. Naga, the ICLARM Quarterly, 25(2), pp. 13-18.

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    Abstract

    In a single cohort of small freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, the size range of females in the population is rather small. However, among the males, three major morphotypes are found and each has a distinct size category. The differential growth pattern in males, termed "heterogeneous individual growth" (HIG), is a major bottleneck confronting the profitability of farming this species. An attempt is made to understand the cause and impact of HIG on the culture system and methods by which HIG could be minimized in growout in order to maximize the market yield structure of the harvested population.

    Item Type: Article
    Title: Heterogeneous individual growth of Macrobrachium rosenbergii male morphotypes
    Personal Creator/Author:
    CreatorsEmail
    Ranjeet, K.
    Kurup, B.M.
    Journal or Publication Title: Naga, the ICLARM Quarterly
    Volume: 25
    Number: 2
    Page Range: pp. 13-18
    Date: 2002
    ISSN: 0116-290X
    Issuing Agency: WorldFish Center
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Prawn culture; Growth; Macrobrachium rosenbergii
    Subjects: Aquaculture
    Biology
    Item ID: 9463
    Depositing User: Mr William Ko
    Date Deposited: 14 Oct 2012 10:25
    Last Modified: 14 Oct 2012 10:25
    URI: http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/9463

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