Analysis of protein content of two kelps, Ecklonia maxima and Laminaria pallida for feed in abalone aquaculture

Kelp is widely used as feed in the abalone aquaculture industry in South Africa, and farmers have reported different feed quality between the two dominant kelp species occurring along the west and southwest coasts with Ecklonia maxima reported as having a better Food Conversion Ratio (FCR) than Lami...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Forbes, Cherie Janine
Other Authors: Bolton, John J
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25872