Effects of Different Inclusion Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal (MLM) on the Fecundity and Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) of the African Catfish Heterobranchus longifilis

Bassey, Opeh; Oscar, Eyo Victor; Jimmy, Udo

doi:10.9734/ajaar/2018/39847

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“…Wild-caught male had a mean gonadosomatic index (GSI) of 0.86 ± 0.02%. Gonadosomatic index (GSI) is an important tool used in fisheries and aquaculture to evaluate the repro-ductive condition and status of fish (Opeh et al, 2018). In this study, mean ovary weight and GSI of hatchery-bred female were significantly higher (P<0.05) than wild-caught.…”

Section: Gonadosomatic Indexmentioning

confidence: 79%

REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HATCHERY-BRED, WILD-CAUGHT BROODSTOCK, AND THEIR OUTBREED OF THE AFRICAN CATFISH Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

Eyo¹,

Eze

Eriegha

2021

Indonesian Aquaculture Journal

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This study was conducted to evaluate the reproductive performance of hatchery-bred and wild-caught broodstock of Clarias gariepinus. Thirty pairs of each hatchery-bred and wild-caught broodstock (15 females and 15 males) was used for the study. Induced breeding was carried out in four groups with three replications at a ratio of 1:1 by hypophysation method. Group A: hatchery-bred male and hatchery-bred female (HBM m + HBF f); B: wild-caught male and wild-caught female (WCM m + WCF f), C: hatchery-bred female and wild-caught male (HBF f+ WCM m) and D: wild-caught female and hatchery-bred male C. gariepinus (WCF f + HBM m). Results showed that egg diameter, sperm motility, sperm density, and male GSI were not significantly different (P>0.05) whereas ovary weight, sperm volume, fecundity, female GSI, and percentage fertilization were significantly higher (P<0.05) in hatchery-bred broodstock than wild-caught broodstock. Hatchability was significantly higher (P<0.05) in Group C and D than A and B. In conclusion, a better reproductive performance in C. gariepinus with an economic advantage could be recorded through the combination of wild-caught and hatchery-bred broodstock.

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Section: Gonadosomatic Indexmentioning

confidence: 79%

REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HATCHERY-BRED, WILD-CAUGHT BROODSTOCK, AND THEIR OUTBREED OF THE AFRICAN CATFISH Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

Eyo¹,

Eze

Eriegha

2021

Indonesian Aquaculture Journal

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“…Similarly, the inclusion of 15% M . oleifera in Heterobranchus longifilis fish diet improved fecundity and gonadal development (Bassey et al, 2018). On the other hand, the insignificant changes in condition factor (CF) values may be according to the experiment's short duration.…”

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confidence: 99%

Investigations on the influence of Moringa oleifera on the growth, haematology, immunity and disease resistance in Oreochromis niloticus with special reference to the analysis of antioxidant activities by PAGE electrophoresis

Elgendy

Awad

Darwish

et al. 2021

Aquaculture Research

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The study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary inclusions of Moringa oleifera on the growth, haematology, antioxidant activities, immunity, and protection against Aeromonas hydrophila in Oreochromis niloticus. Diets supplemented with 0.5% or 1% of either crude moringa (CM) powder or alcoholic moringa extracts (AME) were used.Weight gain (WG), specific growth rate (SGR), and haematological parameters (RBCs count, Hb content and HCT %) were significantly improved (p < 0.05) with feeding CM than control fish, meanwhile they decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in AME treatments. The feeding of CM significantly improved WBCs and lymphocyte counts (p < 0.05). Cholesterol and triglycerides showed no significant changes (p > 0.05) in CM treatments, but they significantly increased in fish fed 0.5% AME. Liver and kidney functions (ALT, AST, uric acid and creatinine) were not relatively affected by moringa treatments. The non-specific immune responses of fish fed CM showed significant (p < 0.05) improvement, including serum proteins, lysozyme activity, and antiprotease activity. Peroxidase activity (POX) and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) were increased significantly (p ˂ 0.05) with CM and in 0.5% AME treatment. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Catalase (CAT) showed insignificant changes (p > 0.05). Antioxidant activities were also analysed by staining on polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Challenge experiment indicated higher survivability of fish fed moringa-supplemented diets.The survivability was found the highest (80%) in the group fed with 0.5% CM. These results indicate that dietary supplementation with crude M. oleifera enhances the growth, antioxidant activities, immune competence and potentiates resistance against A. hydrophila in O. niloticus, with the greatest effects of 0.5% crude M. oleifera.

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“…Limited studies were found on the reproductive performance of fish. Opeh et al (2018) worked on African catfish (Heterobranchus longifilis) conducting feeding trials over a period of five months to check the effect of moringa leaves on the gonadosomatic index and fecundity at a rate of 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20%. In this study, 15% supplementation of moringa leaves improved gonadal development and increased fecundity significantly.…”

Section: Effect Of Moringa Leaves On Reproductive Performance Of Fishmentioning

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Potential Use of the Miracle Tree (Moringa oleifera) Leaves in Aquaculture: A Recent Update

Momin¹,

Memiş²

2023

ase

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The superfood Moringa oleifera leaves are an alternative food source for human nutrition and animal feeds in different countries. This highly nutritious plant has several medicinal uses as well. Abundant vitamins and minerals make this plant a source of curiosity to underdeveloped and developing countries to meet the requirements of nutrients. Higher crude protein levels in moringa leaves have become popular as alternative feed sources for animals. Moreover, the leaf contains a rich amount of macro and micronutrients such as minerals and vitamins. It is also popular in some countries for its aphrodisiac use. Moringa leaves are used in the diet as a supplement to enhance growth and reproductive performance in animals, including fish. These leaves have been used in diets to replace fishmeal, soybean, and other plant-based meal sources. The antibacterial properties of the leaves are functional as a way of lessening the spread of diseases and as an immunity booster in aquaculture. According to the literature surveyed, moringa leaves can be utilized in the diet at 10-30% in omnivore and herbivore fish and 10-20% in carnivore fish without adverse effects. In this review, we discuss the utilization of supplemented moringa leaves and their effect on the growth and reproduction of fish. We also discuss how these leaves affect the hematological and physiological performance of fish.

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Effects of Different Inclusion Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal (MLM) on the Fecundity and Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) of the African Catfish Heterobranchus longifilis

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REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HATCHERY-BRED, WILD-CAUGHT BROODSTOCK, AND THEIR OUTBREED OF THE AFRICAN CATFISH Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HATCHERY-BRED, WILD-CAUGHT BROODSTOCK, AND THEIR OUTBREED OF THE AFRICAN CATFISH Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

Investigations on the influence of Moringa oleifera on the growth, haematology, immunity and disease resistance in Oreochromis niloticus with special reference to the analysis of antioxidant activities by PAGE electrophoresis

Potential Use of the Miracle Tree (Moringa oleifera) Leaves in Aquaculture: A Recent Update

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