Biofloc Technology: A Sustainable Smart Technology
Barsha Kundu*
Dept. of Aquatic Biology, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat (395 007), India
Kapila Manoj
Dept. of Aquatic Biology, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat (395 007), India
Kaustubh Bhagawati
Dept. of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha, Nagaon, Assam (782 103), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Biofloc technology, C:N ratio, Essentiality, Floc preparation
Abstract
The demand for food is increasing with the continuous rise in global population. Aquaculture is one of the major contributors of cheap animal protein that can overcome malnutrition and meeting of high protein demand. Modern farming practices have become increasingly intensive to produce the required worldwide proteins yet they cause additional environmental damage and adverse effects in groundwater quality and health risks through epidemics. Long-term sustainability requires the implementation of sustainable eco-friendly technologies that were designed to specifically handle these challenges. Biofloc Technology (BFT) represents an innovative solution to turn aquaculture into a sustainable project through its transformation of toxic wastes using carbon sources.
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