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Objective:To standardize the technique of induced breeding and spawning of green mussel Pa viridis(P. viridis), in captivity.Methods:InExperiment-A, the temperature was increased at a rate of2℃/5 days interval.InExperiment-B, a rise of3℃/5 days was practiced, whereas inExperimentC andD, respectively4 and5℃ was increased in5 days interval. The temperature was maintained constant at20℃ in theControl.Results:The increase in temperature showed a progressive effect on the gonadal development of mussels.The gonads ripped at30 to32℃ in all the experimental tanks, irrespective of the difference in temperature hike.Complete spawning inP. viridiswas achieved by gradually raising the temperature from 20 to35℃ at a rate of3 or4℃/5 days.Conclusion:According to the present study temperature induced spawning method is very simple and cost effective and can accelerate the production of mussel seeds in hatchery units and further stock improvement through genetic manipulation.