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Effect of dietary carbohydrate levels on growth, feed conversion efficiencies and body composition of Nile tilapia

AuthorVerapong Vuthiphandchai
Call NumberAIT Thesis no.AE-86-34
Subject(s)Tilapia
NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for t he degree of Master of Science. School of Environment, Resources and Development
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractThe effect of dietary carbohydrate levels on growth, feed conversion efficiencies and body composition of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) averaging 1.5 g in a 98 day feeding trial were studied. Thirteen diets, twelve of which were formulated to contain one of four dietary protein levels (20%, 25%, 30%, and 35%) and three dietary cassava levels (10%, 20%, 30%); the other was not provided with dietary cassava (35% protein, 0% cassava starch). The gross energy content of the thirteen diets varied from 336.95 to 413.53 kcal/lOOg. Growth responses and feed utilization efficiences improved with an increase in the dietary energy level. Dietary carbohydrate levels profoundly affected body fat content although it was still within acceptable limits for consumers . There were comparable growth responses and feed utilization efficiencies between diet 9 (30% protein, 30% cassava) and diet 10 (35% protein, 10% cassava).
Year1986
TypeThesis
SchoolSchool of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSAgricultural and Food Engineering (AE)
Chairperson(s)Wee, Kok Leong
Examination Committee(s)Edwards, Peter ;Lin, Chang Kwei
Scholarship Donor(s)CIDA
DegreeThesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986


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