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Is Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture-Rice Co-Culture an Unrealistic or Feasible Approach to Providing Essential Crops, Optimizing Feed Conversion Ratio, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency? Cover

Is Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture-Rice Co-Culture an Unrealistic or Feasible Approach to Providing Essential Crops, Optimizing Feed Conversion Ratio, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency?

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|Jul 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2025-0019 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402
Language: English
Page range: 1155 - 1169
Submitted on: Jun 23, 2024
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Accepted on: Jan 9, 2025
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Published on: Jul 24, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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