Nettle (Urtica dioica) Additive as a Growth Promoter and Immune Stimulator in Fish.

ABSTRACT: Aquaculture will become an important food production sector for humans in the coming decades. However, disease outbreaks can be considered a significant obstacle to continually developing aquaculture. Plant powders and extracts are natural feed additives that, due to their bioactive compounds, including phenolic compounds, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, have antistress, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal effects on fish. One of these herbs is nettle (Urtica dioica), which has a long history of being used in traditional medicine. While it has been widely investigated in mammalian medicine, few studies have been done on aquaculture species. The positive effect of this herb on the growth performance, hematology, blood biochemistry, and immune system of fish species has been ob

SUBMITTER: Zare M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9974277 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature