Contents: 1. Pearl Culture: Introduction. 2. Biology of Mussels and Mechanism of Pearl Formation. 3. How the Pearl is Formed? 4. Pearl Culture Technique – Materials Required. 5. Implantation. 6. Post - Operative Intensive Care of Freshwater Mussels. 7. Culture of Implanted Mussels. 8. Environment Management - Water and Soil Qualities for Pearl Culture Ponds. 9. Live Food Culture/Algal Culture. 10. Harvesting and Processing of Pearls. 11. Problems During Pearl Production and Prospects. 12. Feasibility of Pearl Farming Business. 13. Resources and Financing. 14. Preparation of Business Plan.
