| Author | Verapong Vuthiphandchai |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.AE-86-34 |
| Subject(s) | Tilapia
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for t he degree of Master of Science. School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The 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). |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Food Engineering (AE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Wee, Kok Leong
; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Edwards, Peter ;Lin, Chang Kwei; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | CIDA; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986 |