Immunology and Microbiology
8 years ago

Deadly White Tail Disease Threatens Giant Freshwater Prawn Industry in India

Fishery Technology
White Tail Disease: A Viral Disease of Giant Freshwater Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (deMan)
Devika Pillai, C Mohanakumaran Nair, Divya V. Haridas, P M Sherief

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