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Effect of dietary carbohydrate levels on growth, feed conversion efficiencies and body composition of Nile tilapia | |
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 (SERD) |
Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
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 |