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Duckweed Aquaculture: A New Aquatic Farming System for Developing Countries
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Skillicorn, P. W. |
| Copyright Year | 1993 |
| Abstract | Duckweed (Lemnaceae spp.) farming is gaining attention as a combination of water purifier and fish and animal food in developing countries. Duckweed is a hardy plant, fast-growing, protein-rich and requires only simple technology. This manual gives an explanation of the biology of duckweed, and details the methods of duckweed farming. Organic wastes can be used as a nutrient source, and necessary trace minerals can be provided from unrefined sea salt. Crop management concerns include temperature extremes, nutrient loadings, nutrient balance and pH. These can be controlled via proper fertilization, irrigation, harvesting methods and buffering. A complete crop cover suppresses growth by competitive plants, such as algae. Duckweed-fed fish production systems, using either carp or tilapia are outlined. The annexes contain investment scenarios for duckweed farming and duckweed-fed fish farming |
| Starting Page | 1 |
| Ending Page | 1 |
| Page Count | 1 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://avalonlibrary.net/ebooks/Paul%20Skillicorn%20-%20Duckweed%20Fish%20Farm.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/952561468739283096/pdf/multi-page.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
