Influence of Worm Density on the Growth of Eudrilus eugeniae

The experiment shows that there is an optimal density to obtain the highest biomass when rearing hatchlings of Eudrilus eugeniae. Higher densities induce lower individual weight gain and longer duration to sexual maturity.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Vorsters, A., Demey, F., Hardouin, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux 1997-01-01
Series:Tropicultura
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Online Access:http://www.tropicultura.org/text/v15n2/89.pdf