Project Code : GAP 0780

Project Title : Production of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) from marine Micro organisms, particularly the Thranetochytrid fungi and their application in aquaculture.

Keywords : PUFAs, Marine, Microorganisms, Aquaculture

Area of Research :

Category : GAP

Status : Ongoing

Sponsoring Agency :

Collaborating Agencies : None

Date of Commencement : 1st April 1996

Date of completion : 31st March 1999

Estimated Total Cost (RS.in lakhs) : 25 Lakhs

Project Leader : Shri S. Raghu Kumar

Project Team :

• Shri D. Chandramohan,
• Shri C.T. Achutaan Kutty,
• Shri Anil Chatterjee,
• Shri Sreepada

Objectives/ Scope of the Project : Attached

Present Status : Attached

Work Plan with phases/ Milestones : Attached

Expected S & T Output :

• Technologies
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Socio-economic importance
• Scientific importance