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    Seed Production of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Backyard Hatcheries - An Economic Analysis
    (Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin, 1991) RAJU, M. S; NAIR, C. MOHANAKUMARAN
    A study on the economic aspects of seed production of the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosénbergii (de Man) is conducted. The data were collected from two hatcheries around Kochi. The technology adopted is feasible and cost-efficient. The cost of production of 1000 seeds is found as Rs. 15.86. But the cost of production of 1000 seeds from the wild is reported to be Rs. 250.00 to Rs. 300.00. This study reveals that the operation provides profit @90.33% on the capital investment. The managerial aspects of me hatchery is also discussed.