Canary seed, Phalaris canariensis, has higher nutritional value than giant kelp seaweed, Macrocystis pyrifera, as feed ingredient in diets for Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Abstract:Nonconventional feed ingredients for different aquatic species need to be tested to establish their nutritional value. Thus, this study assessed the use of canary seed (CS), Phalaris canariensis L., and giant kelp seaweed (KS), Macrocystis pyrifera, as ingredients for Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., feed. Two feeding trials were conducted: (1) Growth trial, where seven feeds were tested; a control diet (CD) and six CS/KS diets (100, 200, 300 g/kg). Fish fed CS/KS diets (100 and 200 g/kg) had similar we… Show more
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