A comparison of the yield and yield economics of three types of semi-intensive grow out systems, in the production of Heterobranchus longifilis (Teleostei: Clariidae) (Val. 1840), in Southeast Nigeria

Aquaculture

Volumn 269, Issue 1-4, 2007, Pages 402-413

  Ofor, Chukwuma Okereke ^a  

^a MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Cost:benefit ratio; Grow out; Heterobranchus longifilis; Integrated aquaculture agriculture; Semi intensive system; Yield

Indexed keywords

COMPARATIVE STUDY; COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS; ECONOMIC GROWTH; FISHERY PRODUCTION; FOOD SUPPLEMENTATION; GROWTH RESPONSE; SOYBEAN; STOCK ASSESSMENT; TELEOST; YIELD RESPONSE;

AFRICA; NIGERIA; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; WEST AFRICA;

CLARIIDAE; GLYCINE MAX; HETEROBRANCHUS LONGIFILIS; OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS; TELEOSTEI;

EID: 34447535268     PISSN: 00448486     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2007.03.017     Document Type: Article

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