Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is predominant cultured species in aquaculture. However, there is a scarcity of literature regarding relationship between guava and star gooseberry leaf extract and the condition factor. Thus, the present study aims to investigate the effect of guava a...

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Main Authors: Nopadon Pirarat, Kim D. Thompson, Seema Vijay Medhe, Balasaheb Ramdas Chavan, Manoj Tukaram Kamble, Krishna Rugmini Salin
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author Nopadon Pirarat
Kim D. Thompson
Seema Vijay Medhe
Balasaheb Ramdas Chavan
Manoj Tukaram Kamble
Krishna Rugmini Salin
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Krishna Rugmini Salin
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description Background Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is predominant cultured species in aquaculture. However, there is a scarcity of literature regarding relationship between guava and star gooseberry leaf extract and the condition factor. Thus, the present study aims to investigate the effect of guava and star gooseberry leaf extract-supplemented diets on the specific growth rate, length-weight relationship, and condition factor of Nile tilapia. Methods Six hundred and thirty Nile tilapia (8.7±0.4 g) were randomly distributed among twenty-one tanks (30 fish per tank) within a recirculation system. Over a 60-day period, the fish were fed diets supplemented with 5g/Kg and 10g/Kg of guava leaf extract (GLE-5, GLE-10), star gooseberry leaf extract (SGLE-5, SGLE-10), and a mixture of both (MxLE-5, MXLE-10). Subsequently, specific growth rate, length-weight relationship, and condition factor were determined. Results After 60 days, the specific growth rate was significantly higher in all the GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups compared to the control group. The final lengths and weights differed significantly both in the control group and all the GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups. The analysis of the regression equation indicated a positive correlation (r = 0.970, 0.977, 0.976, 0.974, 0.974, 0.974, and 0.969) between the length and weight of Nile tilapia in the control group and in all the GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups. The regression exponent “b” values in all the GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups were >3, indicating a positive allometric growth pattern in Nile tilapia compared to the control (b=2.866), which exhibited a negative allometry. The final condition factor values did not differ significantly in either the control group or any of the plant extract groups. Conclusions Nile tilapia exhibited positive allometric growth patterns and maintained good health when fed with GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups. Therefore, these plant extracts demonstrate suitability for commercial Nile tilapia production.
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spelling doaj-art-0482a1409ac34776b4e8303b86e1e7112025-08-20T01:54:22ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022024-10-011310.12688/f1000research.145369.2173657Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]Nopadon Pirarat0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5186-6638Kim D. Thompson1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3550-4842Seema Vijay Medhe2Balasaheb Ramdas Chavan3Manoj Tukaram Kamble4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7501-2151Krishna Rugmini Salin5Centre of Excellence in Wildlife, Exotic and Aquatic Animal Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, ThailandMoredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Penicuik, Scotland, EH26 0PZ, UKCentre of Excellence in Wildlife, Exotic and Aquatic Animal Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, ThailandDepartment of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, 415629, IndiaAquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM), Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources, School of Environment, Resources, and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Khlong Nueng, Pathum Thani, 12120, ThailandAquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM), Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources, School of Environment, Resources, and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Khlong Nueng, Pathum Thani, 12120, ThailandBackground Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is predominant cultured species in aquaculture. However, there is a scarcity of literature regarding relationship between guava and star gooseberry leaf extract and the condition factor. Thus, the present study aims to investigate the effect of guava and star gooseberry leaf extract-supplemented diets on the specific growth rate, length-weight relationship, and condition factor of Nile tilapia. Methods Six hundred and thirty Nile tilapia (8.7±0.4 g) were randomly distributed among twenty-one tanks (30 fish per tank) within a recirculation system. Over a 60-day period, the fish were fed diets supplemented with 5g/Kg and 10g/Kg of guava leaf extract (GLE-5, GLE-10), star gooseberry leaf extract (SGLE-5, SGLE-10), and a mixture of both (MxLE-5, MXLE-10). Subsequently, specific growth rate, length-weight relationship, and condition factor were determined. Results After 60 days, the specific growth rate was significantly higher in all the GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups compared to the control group. The final lengths and weights differed significantly both in the control group and all the GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups. The analysis of the regression equation indicated a positive correlation (r = 0.970, 0.977, 0.976, 0.974, 0.974, 0.974, and 0.969) between the length and weight of Nile tilapia in the control group and in all the GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups. The regression exponent “b” values in all the GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups were >3, indicating a positive allometric growth pattern in Nile tilapia compared to the control (b=2.866), which exhibited a negative allometry. The final condition factor values did not differ significantly in either the control group or any of the plant extract groups. Conclusions Nile tilapia exhibited positive allometric growth patterns and maintained good health when fed with GLE, SGLE, and MxLE groups. Therefore, these plant extracts demonstrate suitability for commercial Nile tilapia production.https://f1000research.com/articles/13-540/v2Nile tilapia length-weight relationship condition factor specific growth rate guava star gooseberryeng
spellingShingle Nopadon Pirarat
Kim D. Thompson
Seema Vijay Medhe
Balasaheb Ramdas Chavan
Manoj Tukaram Kamble
Krishna Rugmini Salin
Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
F1000Research
Nile tilapia
length-weight relationship
condition factor
specific growth rate
guava
star gooseberry
eng
title Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_full Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_fullStr Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_full_unstemmed Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_short Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_sort length weight relationship and condition factor of nile tilapia oreochromis niloticus fed diets supplemented with guava and star gooseberry leaf extract version 2 peer review 2 approved
topic Nile tilapia
length-weight relationship
condition factor
specific growth rate
guava
star gooseberry
eng
url https://f1000research.com/articles/13-540/v2
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