Use of dry green leaves as a protein source in pelleted feed for sex reversed nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) | |
| Author | Haque, Md. Anwarul |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. AE-90-35 |
| Subject(s) | Tilapia Fishes--Feeding and feeds |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The present study was conducted to evaluate dry green Leaves protein sources (Azolla , bitter cassava, sweet cassava Leucaen a, water spinach) as a complete replacement of fish meal in a pelleted feed for niletilapia reared in a manured system. Six diets were formulated by computerization including fish meal as a control diet. Diet 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 were prepared utilizing plant as the so l e protein source a nd Diet 6 (control) was formulated utilizing fish meal as the sole protein source. The Protein to energy ratio in all formulated diet was approximately 15mg protein /KJ. There were eight treatments in triplicate, (buffalo manure and inorganic fertilizer) but treatment with pelleted feed inputs. The experiment for 70 days in 21 outdoor rectangular tanks. all manured only seven was conducted Bitter cassava, sweet cassava and Leucaena were detoxicated by immersing in water a nd sun drying. During the experimental period, no death or abnormal behavior of fish were found. Complete replacement of fish meal with dry green Leaves resulted in low growth performance, less efficiency of feed utilization and altered body composition in terms of carcass lipid as well as ash. |
| Year | 1990 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Food Engineering (AE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Yakupitiyage, Amararatne |
| Examination Committee(s) | Edwards, Peter ;Little, David C. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | British Council |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1990 |