The essential nutrients: Minerals

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2002
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Millamena, Oseni M.
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Abstract
This section discusses the macro, micro, and trace minerals; their physiologic functions; and deficiency signs and symptoms. It also gives a summary of the mineral functions and mineral requirements of fishes and shrimp.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10862/3315
Suggested Citation
Millamena, O. M. (2002). The essential nutrients: Minerals. In O. M. Millamena, R. M. Coloso, & F. P. Pascual (Eds.), Nutrition in Tropical Aquaculture: Essentials of fish nutrition, feeds, and feeding of tropical aquatic species (pp. 57–63). Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
Contents
  • Introduction
  • Classification of minerals
  • General functions of minerals
  • Mineral availabilityMacrominerals
  • Microminerals
  • Mineral supplementation of practical fish diets
  • Mineral requirements of fish
  • Guide questions
  • Summary
  • Suggested readings
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Book chapter
ISBN
971851158X
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