Shrimp

This project falls under the CRADLE Challenge 2020 that aims to revitalize various sectors of the industry as they cope with the devastating effects of the current pandemic. This project envisions that relevant technologies and practices are in place to cope with the impact of COVID-19 and serve as a proactive tool when future pandemics …

Biofloc-based nursery tank production of shrimp for quality and sustainable supply of aquaculture products in the new normal Read More »

This project will contribute in providing scientific-based technical strategies of improving the culture condition in P. monodon ponds using eco-based methods of production.  This study will contribute in mitigating deteriorating environmental conditions and disease occurrence through biological population manipulation centering on IMTA and algal remediation. It is the ultimate goal of the project to evaluate …

Evaluating IMTA as an Approach to Disease and Environmental Management for Sustainable Culture of Penaeus monodon in Northern Mindanao Read More »

The success of any selective breeding program relies on the genetic diversity of the founder lines so that the selection progresses forward without the negative influence of inbreeding depression. Through this project implemented by the University of the Philippines Visayas, three families of P. vannamei (KONA, SIS & Philippine local) were obtained from different commercial …

Improvement of Philippine Penaeus vannamei for enhanced growth and White Spot Syndrome Virus resistance through selective breeding Read More »

Shrimp aquaculture is considered globally as an economically important industry, providing a major source of livelihood especially in countries with large coastal areas such as the Philippines. However, a bacterial disease such as Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND), formerly known as Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS), contributes to the decline in shrimp production. The LAMP assay …

Field testing of LAMP detection kit for AHPND in shrimps Read More »

The program titled “Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Genomics Program” is composed of the following projects: Project 1.  Mass production of dsRNA to mitigate WSSV infection in shrimp Project 2. Application of Genomics in the Development of Genome-Wide Markers Linked to Production traits in Penaeus monodon Project 3. Genomic Markers for Assessment of Inbreeding and Morpo …

Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Genomics Program Read More »

The program titled “Development of Diagnostic Tools through Genomics and Establishment of the Philippine Shrimp Pathogen Biobank and On-line Biosurveillance and Information Resource” is composed of the following projects:  Project 1. Shrimp pathogenomics towards a competitive and sustainable Philippine shrimp industry Project 2. Establishment of a Philippine shrimp pathogen bio-bank and on-line biosurveillance information resource …

Development of Diagnostic Tools through Genomics and Establishment of the Philippine Shrimp Pathogen Biobank and On-line Biosurveillance and Information Resource Read More »

The program titled “Integrated and Sustainable Development Program for the Shrimp Industry” is composed of the following projects:  Project 1. Development of techniques for the production of good quality captive Penaeus monodon broodstock and spawners Project 2. Development of sustainable and environment- friendly production techniques for Penaeus monodon Project 4. Reducing losses in the shrimp …

Integrated and Sustainable Development Program for the Shrimp Industry Read More »