Journal of Fisheries International

Year: 2010
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Page No. 14 - 18

African Crariid Catfish Farming in Concrete and Earthen Ponds: A Comparative Profitability Analysis

Authors : C.O.A. Ugwumba and R.N. Okoh

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