Enhancement of the nutritive value of bagasse using chicken manure.

Anakalo, S; Abdul, F; Anakalo, MG

doi:10.4314/ajfand.v9i8.48409

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 13 publications

(18 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The relative advantages of organic and inorganic fertilizers and their effectiveness in fish and prawn production have been previously demonstrated (Obasa et al 2009). Chicken manure is valuable in aquaculture systems because of its effectiveness in promoting natural food, growth of second level food chain organisms, and ease in handling and application (Qin et al 1995;Yi et al 2003;Anakalo et al 2009). …”

Section: Organic Fertilizer Primary Productivity and N:p Ratiomentioning

confidence: 99%

Water Quality and Nutrient Aspects in Recirculating Aquaponic Production of the Freshwater Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii and the Lettuce, Lactuca sativa

Bakhsh¹,

Chopin²

2011

International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of different nutrients and their ability to improve the production of Macrobrachium rosenbergii and Lactuca sativa in a prototype recirculating aquaponic (RA) system. Experimental units were set up with different amounts of supplemented organic and inorganic (complex minerals) nutrients to carry out the study. The results indicated that desirable growth of M. rosenbergii might be possible in RA systems when supplied sufficient levels of macro-micro nutrients. Analyses of nutrients in the prawn culture tanks demonstrated that ammonia and nitrate concentrations were critical in maintaining proper water quality during the culture period. Five-day biological oxygen demand (BOD5) increased significantly with the increased loading of organic supplement in the rearing tanks. A significant linear relationship of chlorophyll a and N:P ratio was observed among the treatments. The combination of complex minerals and organic chicken manure (CM15) displayed a higher N:P ratio, maximal total yield and did not show adverse effects of NH3 concentrations and other important water quality parameters.

show abstract

Section: Organic Fertilizer Primary Productivity and N:p Ratiomentioning

confidence: 99%