Studies on the evaluation of different sources of Proteins, carbohydrates and mineral requirements For juvenile penaeid prawn Penaeus indicus H. Milne Edwards (TH 131)

Abstract

Penaeid prawn farming is being practiced in the coastal water impounments in India to supplement the production of prawns from the capture fishery resources. Adequate seed and appropriate feed are the important requisites for the culture of prawns. For preparing balanced and low cost feeds, knowledge on the nutritional requirements of the candidate species and the evaluation of locally available raw-materials are essential. In this context, evaluation of different sources of proteins and carbohydrates and the requirement fo minerals in the diet of the prawn Penaeus indicus, an important species for culture along the entire Indian coast, has been undertaken in the present study. The data obtained are presented in four different chapters.