Effects of <i>Eucalyptus</i> Biochar on Intestinal Health and Function in Largemouth Bass (<i>Micropterus salmoides</i>).

ABSTRACT: Intestinal health is critical for nutrient absorption and disease resistance in cultured fish. Yet, the effects of dietary Eucalyptus-derived biochar on the gut of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) remain largely unexplored. This study evaluated whether supplementing diets with Eucalyptus biochar c profiles. In a 56-day feeding trial, M. salmoides were offered a standard diet containing either 0% (control) or graded levels of biochar. Juvenile fish (initial body weight 13.34 g) were randomly distributed into six groups with three replicates each (30 fish per replicate). Six extruded diets were formulated with 0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0, or 40.0 g kg^-1 of biochar, designated G0 through G5. Biochar had no significant effects on villus length, muscle layer thicknes

SUBMITTER: Fu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12731124 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature