April 2011

A method for managing dissolved oxygen concentration during live hauling of channel catfish

After experiencing difficulty in managing dissolved oxygen levels on several live hauls, a method has been developed for estimating the oxygen flow rate needed to sustain live channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus during transport. The mathematical model described in this paper provides aquaculturists, fish farmers, and fish haulers with an analytical method for estimating the oxygen flow rate needed to sustain...

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April 2011

Economic analysis of plantain processing industry in Akure south local government of Ondo State

This study examined the economics of plantain processing industries in Akure South Local Government of Ondo State of Nigeria for the purpose of assessing socio-economic characteristics of plantain processors, determining the cost and return of the plantain industries, the factors that affect level of profitability and highlight the problems encountered in the industry. The data was collected by use of structured...

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