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Research Details

Research Project:Research and Development of the Sea Urchin, Tripneustes gratilla, in Ilocos Norte
Research Title Screening of Various Carotenoid Sources as Feeds for the Sea Urchin Tripneustes gratilla
Researcher(s) Facundo Asia, Pilar Carolyn Pascual, Carmencita Saladino
Research Category Study
Research Status not conducted
Duration Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2016
Commodity Fisheries
Research Site(s) Currimao and Badoc, Ilocos Norte
Source of Fund(s)
Brief Description
In this study, several experiments on the use of prepared diets incorporating natural sources of color enhancers such as squash, tomato, corn, carrots and others into the seaweeds feed base shall be done. These will involve the evaluation of varying percentages in quantity of the natural sources of color enhancers mixed with the seaweeds feed base and the determination of the optimum feeding rates. In all the experiments to be undertaken, somatic growth and gonad growth and quality responses shall be determined. The experimental design in each of the experiments shall follow the completely randomized design with replications. Statistical analyses like the ANOVA or ANCOVA shall be employed whichever will be appropriate.

Study Leader - Prof. Facundo B. Asia

Expected Output
Aquaculture techniques using prepared diets of the sea urchin, T. gratilla.

Abstract Not Available