Duration:
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Description
The third nutrition funded project. Chaired by Robert Hayward.
Objectives:
- Conduct a full literature search on amino acid composition, amino acid requirements, and feed formulations for yellow perch and Nile tilapia.
- Evaluate body amino acid composition of yellow perch and Nile tilapia.
- Evaluate limiting amino acid requirements of yellow perch and Nile tilapia.
- Evaluate amino acid availability of dietary ingredients for yellow perch and Nile tilapia.
- Develop a least-cost diet formulation model available to the NCR aquaculture industry within a two-year period for yellow perch and Nile tilapia.
- Coordinate findings from this study with the Technical Committee Extension Subcommittee of NCRAC.
| Institution | Principal Investigators | Objectives | Year 1 | Year 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri | Robert S. Hayward (Jeffre D. Firman, Karthik Masagounder, Co-PIs) | 1-6 | $42,500 | $37,500 | $80,000 |
| Totals | $42,500 | $37,500 | $80,000 |
Project Outline (224K pdf file)
Project Number: 3
Award Amount
$80000.00
Award Number
2008-38500-19157