Book chapter
Pearl oyster culture and pearl production
Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture: A Practical Guide, pp.205-231
5M Books Ltd
2021
Abstract
Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture is a useable manual for all those interested in an up-to-date introduction to the field. Each of the major cultured species of commercial importance is covered, providing cutting-edge information of practical use to all those involved in shellfish aquaculture. The book’s editor and chapter authors are among the most widely known and respected authorities working in the industry and academia. Species covered include mussels, clams, oysters (including pearl oysters), scallops, cephalopods, abalone and gastropods. Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture contains a huge wealth of information of great use for personnel working in the industry, with chapters covering site selection, hatchery construction, disease, biofouling, best management practice and certification. [Book Synopsis]
Details
- Title
- Pearl oyster culture and pearl production
- Authors
- Paul Southgate (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
- Contributors
- Sandra E Shumway (Editor)
- Publication details
- Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture: A Practical Guide, pp.205-231
- Publisher
- 5M Books Ltd
- Date published
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.1079/9781800629189.0009; 10.52517/9781789181463
- Organisation Unit
- Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99565308802621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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