Effect of plant extracts (Phyllanthus emblica Allium ascalonicum and Sesbania grandiflora) on growth hematology and non-specific immune response of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
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The effects of plant extracts, (Phyllanthus emblica, Allium ascalonicum, and Sesbania grandiflora), on growth performances, chemical composition of fish meat and non-specific immune of tilapia were investigated. Tilapia fingerlings (initial weight 53 g) were allocated into triplicate nylon net hapas and were fed one of four treatment diets: diet supplemented with vitamin C (control), diet supplemented with Phyllanthus emblica (MP), diet supplemented with Allium ascalonicum (HD) and diet supplemented with Sesbania grandiflora (DK) for 90 days. The results showed that fish fed diet of MP, HD, and VC significantly (P < 0.05) enhanced growth performances (final weight, weight gain, average daily weight gain – ADG) compared with DK group. There were no significant differences on survival rate among groups. The protein content in fish meat was significantly (P < 0.05) lower in fish fed DK diet. The hematocrit and plasma protein levels were significantly higher (P < 0.05) when fish fed with MP than those fed DK. However, serum lysozyme, red blood cell, and white blood cell levels were not influenced by the treatments. The results presented in the current study demonstrated that Phyllanthus emblica extract can be supplemented in diet replacing vitamin C without adverse effects on growth parameters, non-specific immune response and meat chemical compositions of tilapia.
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