Abstract:
Stress is a critical state in the phase of aquaculture management that would lead to the
decrease production and eventually death. Anaesthetics are widely being used as it capable
in reducing mortality through progressive loss of mobility, equilibrium and consciousness,
which can facilitate husbandry activities. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the
potential of lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus essential oil as an anaesthetic on giant
freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii.