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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > technology > biotechnology > biofloc technology
Preferred Term:

biofloc technology

Definition:
The use of aggregates of bacteria, algae, or protozoa, held together in a matrix along with particulate organic matter for the purpose of improving water quality, waste treatment and disease prevention in intensive aquaculture systems. Consumption of bioflocs also provides nutritional value to cultured species.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
biotechnology
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • biofloc production
  • BFT (biofloc technology)
  • biofloc systems
  • bioflocs
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199624
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