On the feasibility of establishing a saline aquaculture industry in Illinois

Major Goals and Objectives

  • Determine the existing and near-term (5-10 years) market for striped bass species in the Midwest region of the US for food consumption
  • Analyze the competitive advantages of rearing a euthyhaline species (Striped Bass) in Illinois/Midwest using regional saline water resources
  • Locate appropriate saline water resources in Illinois and examine water quality for compatibility with striped bass production

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Research Information

Principal Investigator:
Nandakishore Rajagopalan
Initiation Date:
2012
Completion Date:
2013
Affiliation:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Contacts

Nandakishore Rajagopalan
nrajagop@illinois.edu