Aquaculture Pond Fertilization: Impact of Nutrient Input on Production

Ponds are a primary production system to a wide variety of freshwater fish species. Each species have specific and unique nutrient needs and successful pond fertilization is critical to a successful aquaculture enterprise." Aquaculture Pond Impacts of Nutrient Input on Production "provides state-of-the-art information for successful fertilization strategies for a broad range of pond-raised species.

"Aquaculture Pond Fertilization "attempts to rectify the seemingly contradictory nutrient recommendations by clearly defining the goals of specific types of aquaculture. Chapters are divided into three The first reviews basic concepts in fertilization applicable to all pond-based production. The second looks at specific nutrient management approaches. The third and final section of chapters looks specifically at key freshwater pond species ranging from tilapia to perch and discusses specific fertilization needs for the successful rearing of these in-demand fish.