Clara, Margret Katticaran; Dr.Mohammed Salih,K Y(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, December , 1988)
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Abstract:
Enhancement and culture of bivalves presents an opportunity
to maximise and even increase production of many growing areas. Clam
culture is less intensive both for capital and labour, involves simple farming
and management techniques and is considered an efficient means of protein
production. Clams are efficient converters of primary production and
growth rate is fast with maximum production in 5-6 months. with culture,
production is less influenced by poor recruitment. Stable production
facilitates market development. Rivalves are being increasingly used
in bio-medical research. Culture practices would ensure uninterrupted
supplies of experimental material. Paucity of biological data restricts the development of efficient management and culture techniques of bivalves. This study was undertaken with a view to provide information on some aspects of biology of the bivalve S_. scripta which have hitherto been uninvestigated.
Description:
School of Marine Sciences,
Cochin University of Science and Technology