Abstract:The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a new isolated exogenous β-propeller phytase (FTEII) obtained from Pichia pastoris, on growth, survival and energy partition of juveniles of Litopenaeus vannamei fed a plant protein diet. Two treatments were designed for the experiment: a plant protein-based diet without phytase (T1), and a diet comprising pretreated plant protein with β-propeller phytase (T2). The gowth rate monitored over 30 days significantly improved when phytase was added to t… Show more
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