Commercial production of tilapia in freshwater ponds and cages in the Philippines
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This paper reviews the state-of-the-art of Nile tilapia production on a commercial scale in Philippine freshwater ponds and cages. Culture practices and problems are also discussed. Commercial production of tilapia as applied here refers to growing of table fish to generate income.
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Guerrero III, R. D. (1987). Commercial production of tilapia in freshwater ponds and cages in the Philippines. In R. D. Guerrero III, D. L. de Guzman, & C. M. Lantican (Eds.), Tilapia Farming: Proceedings of the First National Symposium and Workshop on Tilapia Farming, PCARRD, Los Baños, Laguna, November 24-26, 1986 (pp. 14-20). Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development.
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