The nutritional content of duckweed (Lemna paucicostata hegelm.) in the Kainji Lake area, Nigeria

摘要: Nutrient analyses were carried out on the duckweed Lemna paucicostata from three different locations. Crude protein level ranged 26.3 to 45.5% of plant dry mass. The amino acid content compared favourably with that blood, soybean and cottonseed meals considerably exceeded groundnut meal. levels essential acids surpassed FAO reference pattern, except for methionine which met 61.4% recommended value. minerals high but should not pose any toxicity problems if incorporated into animal feeds. nitrogen in are comparable those commercial fertilizers. could be a good dietary supplement nutrient source humans, livestock fish also act as fertilizer supplement. With an average standing crop 309 kg mass (DM) ha−1 doubling time 1.2 days, 129 DM obtainable daily Kainji Lake area, ensure supply 59 high-quality poultry feed formulation. Manual harvesting sun-drying economically feasible season, especially during harmattan (December January). In rainy cheap solar drier can conveniently used drying.