Thank's for the link! Great addition to the forum!

We've compiled dozens of articles by Indian authors Rao and Alagarswami (and others) but it is always good to have a good review of all their finds.

I do agree with Zeide: the Indians (Hindii) are still more research oriented and their results cannot be compared to a true commercial venture. Still, their efforts and work are appreciated. Knowledge is a True Gift.

It might be good to add that we should always refer to the Akoya Pearl Oyster as Pinctada imbricata...all the previous or former names (all beginning with a Pinctada): fucata, fucata martensii, martensii, etc. have been absorbed into the first description of the species: Pinctada imbricata.

This will be helpful for all newbies...we don't want them to become confused.