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Some experiments on pearl production at Okha and Sikka in the Gulf of Kutch

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Title Some experiments on pearl production at Okha and Sikka in the Gulf of Kutch
 
Creator Khan, I R
Patel, M I
Nariya, S N
 
Subject Molluscan Fisheries
Pearl oyster
 
Description On some experiments on the pearl oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Linnaeus) from Andamans
On some experiments on pearl production at Okha and Sikka in the Gulf of Kutch
Considerable progress has been made since 1956 in the field of pearl culture by the Gujarat
State Fisheries Department at Okha and Sikka in the Gulf of Kutch. Earlier attempts on pearl production
did not yield desired result. Refinement in this field was achieved on receiving the technology
on pearl culture perfected by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. Of the various materials
treated as nuclei. the Japanese nuclei was found to give quality pearls The pearls produced by agate
beads, though reflected the colour of beads, experienced problem in uniform drilling while making
strings. Analysis of structure of pearl by X-ray method revealed no distinction between the core
material and nacre coating. Use of artery forceps and electroacutry in sealing the site of incision was
tested. Straining of nucleus and pearls were attempted.
 
Publisher CMFRI
 
Date 1988
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/2590/1/Article_11.pdf
Khan, I R and Patel, M I and Nariya, S N (1988) Some experiments on pearl production at Okha and Sikka in the Gulf of Kutch. CMFRI Bulletin, 42 (2). pp. 284-287.