Seed Production of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Backyard Hatcheries - An Economic Analysis
Seed Production of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Backyard Hatcheries - An Economic Analysis
Date
1991
Authors
RAJU, M. S
NAIR, C. MOHANAKUMARAN
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
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.
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Keywords
Seed Production, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, Backyard Hatcheries ,An Economic Analysis
Citation
Fishery Tech 28(1):25-28