Dietary Effect of a Plant-Based Mixture (Phyto AquaMeric) on Growth Performance, Biochemical Analysis, Intestinal Histology, Gene Expression and Environmental Parameters of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)

This study aimed to assess the effect of dietary supplementation of a mixture of botanical compounds and essential oil (Phyto AquaMeric, PAM) on the growth, immune and antioxidant parameters and environmental benefits in Nile tilapia. Two diets including a control and a PAM-supplemented diet at 0.5...

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Main Authors: Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed, Mahougnon Simeon Fagnon, Amira M. Hamdan, Thibaut Chabrillat, Coralie Araujo, Julie Bouriquet, Sylvain Kerros, Salma M. S. Zeid
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author Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed
Mahougnon Simeon Fagnon
Amira M. Hamdan
Thibaut Chabrillat
Coralie Araujo
Julie Bouriquet
Sylvain Kerros
Salma M. S. Zeid
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Mahougnon Simeon Fagnon
Amira M. Hamdan
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Sylvain Kerros
Salma M. S. Zeid
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description This study aimed to assess the effect of dietary supplementation of a mixture of botanical compounds and essential oil (Phyto AquaMeric, PAM) on the growth, immune and antioxidant parameters and environmental benefits in Nile tilapia. Two diets including a control and a PAM-supplemented diet at 0.5 g kg<sup>−1</sup> were prepared for the trial. The diets were isonitrogenous (30% crude protein) and isoenergetic (17 MJ kg<sup>−1</sup>) extruded diets. Nile tilapia weighing initially 74.22 ± 1.96 g fish<sup>−1</sup> were stocked in 2 m<sup>3</sup> hapas at a density of 20 fish per m<sup>3</sup> (40 fish per hapa). Each group was tested in triplicates over 80 days. The antioxidant potential of PAM was compared to vitamin C through KRL test, showing a higher value from 35 to 100 mg. The in vivo trial did not exhibit any significant growth performance improvement. However, the PAM group had a significantly improved feed conversion ratio (FCR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER). Moreover, the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), Malondialdehyde (MDA), immune parameters (ACH50, lysozyme, phagocytic and phenoloxidase activities), digestive enzymes and hepatic enzymes were significantly improved in the PAM-fed group. An evaluation of eutrophication potential of PAM supplementation revealed a low input in the system. In conclusion, this mixture of botanicals and essential oil exhibited in vitro and in vivo antioxidant potential, improved health and digestive parameters and contributed to a reduced eutrophication risk in the tilapia production system.
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spelling doaj-art-1d294ce607fd47ff9e15fd72cda1b03e2025-08-20T01:55:27ZengMDPI AGFishes2410-38882024-09-019935810.3390/fishes9090358Dietary Effect of a Plant-Based Mixture (Phyto AquaMeric) on Growth Performance, Biochemical Analysis, Intestinal Histology, Gene Expression and Environmental Parameters of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed0Mahougnon Simeon Fagnon1Amira M. Hamdan2Thibaut Chabrillat3Coralie Araujo4Julie Bouriquet5Sylvain Kerros6Salma M. S. Zeid7Oceanography Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21515, EgyptDepartment of Innovation, Phytosynthese, 57 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 63200 Mozac, FranceOceanography Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21515, EgyptDepartment of Innovation, Phytosynthese, 57 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 63200 Mozac, FranceOxyLab, Phytosynthese, 57 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 63200 Mozac, FranceDepartment of Innovation, Phytosynthese, 57 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 63200 Mozac, FranceDepartment of Innovation, Phytosynthese, 57 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 63200 Mozac, FranceOceanography Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21515, EgyptThis study aimed to assess the effect of dietary supplementation of a mixture of botanical compounds and essential oil (Phyto AquaMeric, PAM) on the growth, immune and antioxidant parameters and environmental benefits in Nile tilapia. Two diets including a control and a PAM-supplemented diet at 0.5 g kg<sup>−1</sup> were prepared for the trial. The diets were isonitrogenous (30% crude protein) and isoenergetic (17 MJ kg<sup>−1</sup>) extruded diets. Nile tilapia weighing initially 74.22 ± 1.96 g fish<sup>−1</sup> were stocked in 2 m<sup>3</sup> hapas at a density of 20 fish per m<sup>3</sup> (40 fish per hapa). Each group was tested in triplicates over 80 days. The antioxidant potential of PAM was compared to vitamin C through KRL test, showing a higher value from 35 to 100 mg. The in vivo trial did not exhibit any significant growth performance improvement. However, the PAM group had a significantly improved feed conversion ratio (FCR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER). Moreover, the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), Malondialdehyde (MDA), immune parameters (ACH50, lysozyme, phagocytic and phenoloxidase activities), digestive enzymes and hepatic enzymes were significantly improved in the PAM-fed group. An evaluation of eutrophication potential of PAM supplementation revealed a low input in the system. In conclusion, this mixture of botanicals and essential oil exhibited in vitro and in vivo antioxidant potential, improved health and digestive parameters and contributed to a reduced eutrophication risk in the tilapia production system.https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/9/358botanical compoundsessential oilsphyto aquamericantioxidantshealthfeed efficiency
spellingShingle Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed
Mahougnon Simeon Fagnon
Amira M. Hamdan
Thibaut Chabrillat
Coralie Araujo
Julie Bouriquet
Sylvain Kerros
Salma M. S. Zeid
Dietary Effect of a Plant-Based Mixture (Phyto AquaMeric) on Growth Performance, Biochemical Analysis, Intestinal Histology, Gene Expression and Environmental Parameters of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)
Fishes
botanical compounds
essential oils
phyto aquameric
antioxidants
health
feed efficiency
title Dietary Effect of a Plant-Based Mixture (Phyto AquaMeric) on Growth Performance, Biochemical Analysis, Intestinal Histology, Gene Expression and Environmental Parameters of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)
title_full Dietary Effect of a Plant-Based Mixture (Phyto AquaMeric) on Growth Performance, Biochemical Analysis, Intestinal Histology, Gene Expression and Environmental Parameters of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)
title_fullStr Dietary Effect of a Plant-Based Mixture (Phyto AquaMeric) on Growth Performance, Biochemical Analysis, Intestinal Histology, Gene Expression and Environmental Parameters of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)
title_full_unstemmed Dietary Effect of a Plant-Based Mixture (Phyto AquaMeric) on Growth Performance, Biochemical Analysis, Intestinal Histology, Gene Expression and Environmental Parameters of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)
title_short Dietary Effect of a Plant-Based Mixture (Phyto AquaMeric) on Growth Performance, Biochemical Analysis, Intestinal Histology, Gene Expression and Environmental Parameters of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)
title_sort dietary effect of a plant based mixture phyto aquameric on growth performance biochemical analysis intestinal histology gene expression and environmental parameters of nile tilapia i oreochromis niloticus i
topic botanical compounds
essential oils
phyto aquameric
antioxidants
health
feed efficiency
url https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/9/358
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