Seasonal Variation in Biochemical Composition of Edible Oyster (Saccostrea cucullata) from Indian Sundarbans
Seasonal Variation in Biochemical Composition of Edible Oyster (Saccostrea cucullata) from Indian Sundarbans
Date
2008
Authors
Mitra, Abhijit
Basu, Shibdas
Banerjee, Kakoli
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
Protein, lipid, glycogen, moisture and ash content of the edible oyster species were
analysed on monthly basis during 2004 and 2005 from the cultured site at Chotomollakhali
in eastern sector of Indian Sundarbans. The culture of edible oyster was initiated in this part
of the country in order to provide alternative livelihood to the poverty stricken population
in the Indian Sundarbans, which may otherwise, lead to destruction of natural resources of
this mangrove ecosystem. Simultaneous monitoring of hydrological parameters (surface water
temperature, salinity, pH, nitrate, phosphate and silicate) and phytopigment level of the
ambient water was also carried out in this cultured site to investigate the interrelationship
between the hydrological parameters and biochemical composition of the oyster tissue. The
two year study indicates significant seasonal oscillation of the major biochemical constituents
of the oyster
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Keywords
Indian Sundarbans, mangrove, phytopigment, Saccostrea cucullata
Citation
Fishery Techn 45(2):209-216