Palanisamy, K; Dr.Parameswaran Pillai, P(Cochin University of Science And Technology, May , 1989)
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Abstract:
Culturing of fish in captivity demands a detailed knowledge on well balanced
diet and adequate feeding. Formulation and production of nutritionally
balanced diets for fish require research, quality control and biological
evaluation. It is often assuemed that what is ingested is also digested, but
this is not always be the case. Digestion depends upon both the physical state
of the food and the kind and quantity of enzymes in the digestive tract.
The ability of fish to digest a particular component of diet can be
ascertained by investigating the complement of digestive enzymes present along
the digestive tract. Investigations on the basic digestive physiology will not
only enhance our present knowledge on nutrition and feed development, but will
also contribute in understanding the digestive functions of lower vertebrates.
It is against this background that the present topic of investigation "Studies
on the digestive enzymes of the cultivable grey mullet Liza parsia Hamilton Buchanan, l822" has been selected. The thesis is arranged and presented in eight chapters.