Growth and reproductive performance of American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) as affected by photoperiod and feed type
Calvince Ochieng Obiero,
Benard Muok,
Chris Ojiewo
et al.
Abstract:American cockroach is a reliable source of protein as an animal feed but remains unexploited. Little is known on the right combination of environmental factors for their mass production under artificial conditions. This study assessed the effect of photoperiod and feed as key factors in cockroach rearing on their growth and reproductive performance. Factorial experiment with two factors: photoperiod at four levels; 3L:21D, 6L:18D, 12L:12D, and 18L:6D, and feed at two levels (Chick mash, and chick mash + carrot… Show more
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