The anaesthetic effects of lemongrass, cymbopogon citratus essential iol on giant freshwater prawn, macrobrachium rosenbergii

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.