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Effect of varying dietary protein levels on development of gonads and nutrient reserves of tank raised tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896)

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dc.contributor.author Makwinja, Rodgers
dc.contributor.author Kapute, Fanuel
dc.contributor.author Singini, Wales
dc.contributor.author Zidana, Hastings
dc.date.accessioned 2021-04-01T10:07:54Z
dc.date.available 2021-04-01T10:07:54Z
dc.date.issued 2015-07-03
dc.identifier.citation Makwinja, R., Kapute, F., Singini, W., & Zidana, H. (2015). Effect of varying dietary protein levels on development of gonads and nutrient reserves of tank raised tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896). Journal Basic Applied Research International, 10(2): 102-106 en_US
dc.identifier.uri https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325390642
dc.identifier.uri 192.168.2.8:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/129
dc.description.abstract This study was carried out to investigate the effects of varying dietary protein levels in feed on reproductive performance of Tilapia rendalli. One hundred and eighty (180) Tilapia rendalli fingerlings with an average body weight of 9.8±0.02 g were stocked into 12 experimental concrete tanks at 15fish per 3m3. The fish were subjected to four level crude protein (CP) diets - 30%, 35%, 40% and 45% for 90 days. High nutrition reserves was realised in the fish fed on 40% CP compared to those fed on 30%, 35% and 45% CP diets. Conversely, dietary protein level within the range of 30 to 45% did not significantly affect gonadosomatic index. The study recommends that Tilapia rendalli should be fed on a diet containing 40% protein level to achieve high reproductive performance. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Journal Basic Applied Research International en_US
dc.subject Gonadosomatic index en_US
dc.subject Hepatosomatic index en_US
dc.title Effect of varying dietary protein levels on development of gonads and nutrient reserves of tank raised tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896) en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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