Effects of dietary citrus pulp level on the growth and intestinal health of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
Wen Long,
Jiajie Luo,
Hongdong Ou
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUNDCitrus pulp (CP) is rich in pectin, and studies have shown that pectin possesses antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and gut microbiota‐regulating properties. However, the application of CP in aquafeed is limited. In this study, the effect of dietary inclusion of CP on the intestinal health of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) was investigated. Juveniles of similar size (6.95 ± 0.07 g) were fed isonitrogenous and isoenergetic diets containing different levels of CP (0%, 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, or 15%) for… Show more
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