Mussel farming methods

Asokan, P K and Mohamed, K S (2011) Mussel farming methods. [Teaching Resource]

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Abstract

The farming practice of bivalve molluscs is either on bottom or off bottom culture methods. The bottom culture system is also called the broadcast technique. For the off-bottom culture system, this includes the stake or pole method, rack, raft and long-line method. The rack, raft and long-line method are also called the hanging or .suspended culture technique. The stake and rack method arc mainly used in shallow, intertidal waters while the raft and long-line methods are generally utilized in deeper, open waters. The culture method followed in the different parts o f the world is described.

Item Type:	Teaching Resource
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mussels ; Green Mussel; Perna viridis;
Subjects:	Molluscan Fisheries > Mussel culture
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2014 06:16
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2015 15:57
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/9765

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