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The Combination of β-Glucan and Astragalus Polysaccharide Effectively Resists Nocardia seriolae Infection in Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)

Researchers tested a combination of beta-glucan and astragalus polysaccharide as a natural immunostimulant to help largemouth bass resist a common bacterial infection. The supplement combination was as effective as conventional antibiotics in improving fish survival rates and reducing bacterial loads. The study suggests that natural polysaccharide supplements could offer a viable alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture for managing disease outbreaks.

2023 Microorganisms 18 citations
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Functional Additives in a Selected European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Genotype: Effects on the Stress Response and Gill Antioxidant Response to Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Treatment

Researchers evaluated how functional feed additives affected stress response and gill antioxidant capacity in a selectively bred high-growth European sea bass genotype, finding that dietary supplements could help reinforce oxidative stress tolerance during hydrogen peroxide treatment.

2023 Animals 9 citations
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Dietary Artemisia arborescens Supplementation Effects on Growth, Oxidative Status, and Immunity of Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata L.)

Researchers tested whether adding dried Artemisia arborescens plant material to fish feed could improve the health and immune response of gilthead seabream. They found that the plant supplement enhanced antioxidant capacity and boosted immune markers in the fish without negatively affecting growth. The study suggests that medicinal plant supplements in aquaculture feed could offer a sustainable alternative to antibiotics for maintaining fish health.

2024 Animals 4 citations
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Effects of Yu-Ping-Feng polysaccharides (YPP) on the growth performance, intestinal health and lipid metabolism of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)

This paper is not about microplastics; it investigates the effects of Yu-Ping-Feng polysaccharides on growth, intestinal health, and lipid metabolism in largemouth bass, with no connection to plastic or microplastic research.

2023 Research Square (Research Square)
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Impacts of dietary supplementation of bamboo vinegar and charcoal powder on growth performance, intestinal morphology, and gut microflora of large-scale loach Paramisgurnus dabryanus

Researchers fed large-scale loach fish diets supplemented with 1–2% bamboo vinegar and charcoal powder for 90 days and found significant improvements in survival, weight gain, intestinal villus length, and gut microbiome composition, suggesting this additive promotes digestive health and growth in aquaculture.

2023 Journal of Oceanology and Limnology 7 citations
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Dietary Curcumin Promotes Gilthead Seabream Larvae Digestive Capacity and Modulates Oxidative Status

Adding curcumin to the diet of gilthead seabream larvae improved their digestive capacity and antioxidant status. The research explores natural dietary supplements for improving fish health in aquaculture, which is relevant as farmed seafood is a source of microplastic exposure for humans.

2021 Animals 19 citations
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Effect of dietary cinnamon supplementation on the growth in length, haematology, serum biochemistry, intestinal microbiota and enzymes and histomorphological changes of the intestine, liver and the kidney of Heteroclarias (Clarias gariepinus ♀ × Heterobra ♂)

Dietary cinnamon supplementation at 1-2% significantly improved growth, blood parameters, antioxidant enzyme activity, and intestinal health in juvenile catfish over a 56-day trial. The spice enhanced beneficial gut microbiota while reducing pathogenic bacteria, suggesting cinnamon as a natural feed additive for aquaculture.

2023 Veterinary Integrative Sciences
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Dietary silymarin, Silybum marianum extract ameliorates cadmium chloride toxicity in common carp, Cyprinus carpio

Supplementing the diet of common carp with silymarin extract protected fish from cadmium chloride toxicity, with treated fish showing reduced liver damage, lower oxidative stress markers, and better growth performance compared to cadmium-exposed controls without the supplement.

2021 Annals of Animal Science 17 citations
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Effect of Scoparia dulcis Extract on Lipid Oxidation in Fish Feed, Growth Performance, and Hypoxia Tolerance in Juvenile Jian Carp (Cyprinus carpio var. Jian)

This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it investigates the effects of Scoparia dulcis plant extracts on lipid oxidation in fish feed and growth performance in Jian carp, focusing on antioxidant and digestive outcomes.

2024 Aquaculture Nutrition 2 citations
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Effects of Stocking Density on Intestinal Health of Juvenile Micropterus salmoides in Industrial Aquaponics

Researchers studied the effects of stocking density on intestinal health in juvenile largemouth bass raised in industrial aquaponics systems. The study found that a moderately higher stocking density actually improved growth performance, intestinal morphology, and antioxidant enzyme activity during the juvenile developmental phase.

2023 Fishes 12 citations
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Effects of Virgin Microplastics on Growth, Intestinal Morphology and Microbiota on Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)

Researchers found that exposure to virgin microplastics at environmentally relevant concentrations impaired growth, caused intestinal morphological damage, and altered gut microbiota composition in largemouth bass, suggesting that microplastic ingestion poses health risks in commercially important aquaculture species.

2021 Applied Sciences 8 citations
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Astaxanthin: a powerful antioxidant used in aquaculture for coloration with aquatic animal health implications

Not relevant to microplastics — this review covers astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant pigment used in aquaculture, and its potential health benefits for farmed fish and crustaceans.

2023 Journal of Animal Science and Animal Nutrition 2 citations
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Harvesting the benefits of nutritional research to address global challenges in the 21st century

Researchers reviewed progress in aquaculture nutrition over the past 20 years, highlighting improvements in feed conversion efficiency and the expanded use of diverse feed ingredients. The study identifies ongoing challenges including the need for better understanding of nutrient requirements across aquaculture species and the importance of addressing global food security through continued nutritional research.

2023 Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 78 citations
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The Interaction between Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Gut Microbiota in the Antioxidant Effects of Extracts from Sonchus brachyotus DC. in Oxazolone-Induced Intestinal Oxidative Stress in Adult Zebrafish

Researchers found that extracts from Sonchus brachyotus DC. alleviated oxazolone-induced intestinal oxidative stress in zebrafish by modulating antioxidant enzyme activity and reshaping gut microbiota composition.

2023 Antioxidants 14 citations
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Combined Effects of Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the Growth Performance, Feed Utilization Intestinal Health, and Blood Biomarkers of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Fish Meal-Free Diets

Researchers tested yellow mealworm meal as a replacement for fishmeal in Nile tilapia diets, finding that adding the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae improved fish growth, gut health, liver condition, and immune function. This suggests insect-based feeds combined with probiotics can sustainably replace traditional fishmeal in aquaculture.

2023 Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins 13 citations
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Sustainable feed formulation to community‐based aquaculture: Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings performance and antioxidant status

This study developed sustainable fish feed formulations for community-based tilapia aquaculture using locally available plant-based ingredients, addressing a need for feeds that reduce dependence on imported fishmeal. Sustainable aquaculture feed reduces both supply chain vulnerability and the indirect environmental footprint of fish farming.

2023 Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 1 citations
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Analysis of the Possibility of Feed Protein Additive Producing from Fish Scales

Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of bream fish scales, finding high concentrations of proteins and lipids including both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and assessed their potential as a protein feed additive for animals and aquaculture. The study establishes bream scales as a viable source of nutrients for feed production, offering a pathway for valorizing fish processing waste.

2024
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Effects of Dietary Gracilaria lichenoides and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Intestinal Health of Penaeus monodon

Scientists tested whether adding the seaweed Gracilaria lichenoides and the beneficial bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens to shrimp feed could improve growth and health in black tiger shrimp. Researchers found that the combination improved growth performance, boosted antioxidant defenses, and enhanced intestinal health compared to standard feed. The study suggests these natural dietary supplements could support healthier, more sustainable shrimp farming practices.

2024 Biology 5 citations
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Connection between the Gut Microbiota of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) and Microbiota of the aquaponics system Environment

Researchers investigated the relationship between gut microbiota composition in largemouth bass and the presence of microplastics in their digestive tracts, finding that microplastic-exposed fish showed distinct microbial community profiles. Certain bacterial taxa associated with plastic degradation were enriched in fish with higher microplastic burdens, suggesting gut microbiota adapt to plastic ingestion.

2024
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Protective Effects of Curcumin and/or Ginger Supplementation against Oreochromis niloticus Oxidative Stress Induced by Ultraviolet-A Radiation

Researchers found that dietary supplementation with curcumin and/or ginger significantly protected Nile tilapia from oxidative stress induced by ultraviolet-A radiation, improving antioxidant enzyme activity and reducing DNA fragmentation and lipid peroxidation. The findings suggest these natural compounds can serve as effective antioxidant feed additives in aquaculture.

2023 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 2 citations