After a century of setbacks, the fishing industry is still recovering.
3 January 2024 at 20: 22 is PUBLISHED.
According to the Department of Fisheries, two new isolates of Pacific light crab have been successfully developed to support Thailand’s fishing sector.
The new strains, Sida 1, a disease-resistant genome, as well as the rapidly expanding Petchad 1, will aid in preserving the security of the local shrimp farming market, according to Praphan Leepayakul, the district’s deputy chief.
Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease ( EMS- AHPND), also known as Early Mortality Syndrome, has been causing a decline in bright crab land numbers since 2012. The department has collaborated with the Agricultural Research Development Agency to bring them back to life.
According to Mr. Praphan, the fungal illness had seriously harmed Thailand’s fishing industry.
Both domestic and international markets are in high demand for bright crab. It is a significant trade supply, producing an annual income of 100 billion ringgit on average.
According to Mr. Praphan,” The growth may aid in developing a sustainable shrimp business.”
A group of marine biologists created the new strains using chemical biological marker and selective breeding techniques.
The team chose different strains of Pacific light crab from the United States, Guam, and Thailand to study disease-free DNA and analyze genetic variety.
To examine the shrimp’s biological diversity and growth potential, they were fed in a biosecure environment.
According to the research, local strains in Thailand made up the best base population.
At the Hereditary Aqua- Canine Research and Development Centre in Phetchaburi province, the Petchada 1 producer was created. When compared to shrimp from different sources, it has a great growth potential.
When compared to its competitors, the Sida 1 producer, which is produced by the Hereditary Aqua- Animal Research and Development Centre in Nakhon Si Thammarat state, has the highest success rate for EMS and AHPND.
According to Mr. Praphan,” It is still under the research and development approach.” The following step is to put it to the test on a professional level. By lowering costs among shellfish farmers, we hope that it will be a major step toward the sustainability of the shrimp business.