TY - JOUR
T1 - Nutritional Value of Alligator Weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) and Its Application for Herbivorous Aquaculture Feed
AU - Serdiati, Novalina
AU - Islamy, R. Adharyan
AU - Mamat, Noorhidayat Binti
AU - Hasan, Veryl
AU - Valen, Fitri Sil
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PY - 2024/9/30
Y1 - 2024/9/30
N2 - This study investigates Alligator weed's nutritional value and potential application (Alternanthera philoxeroides) as a feed ingredient in herbivorous aquaculture. The nutrient composition of Alligator weed was analyzed, revealing a high content of crude protein (18.5g/100g), crude fiber (21.0g/100g), and essential minerals such as calcium (1,200mg/100g) and potassium (2,350mg/100g). Phytochemical analysis identified significant amounts of flavonoids (2.35g/100g) and phenolic compounds (3.80g/100g), indicating potential antioxidant properties. Antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH assay, with methanol extracts showing the highest activity (79.4% inhibition at 10mg/mL). The application of Alligator weed in aquaculture feed was evaluated in several herbivorous fish species, including tilapia, grass carp, silver carp, common carp, and freshwater prawns. Optimal inclusion levels were determined to be 20%, resulting in improved growth performance, feed conversion ratios (FCR), and survival rates across all species. The findings suggest that Alligator weed is a promising, sustainable feed ingredient that can enhance the health and productivity of herbivorous aquaculture species. Further research on long-term effects and commercial viability is recommended to fully harness its benefits.
AB - This study investigates Alligator weed's nutritional value and potential application (Alternanthera philoxeroides) as a feed ingredient in herbivorous aquaculture. The nutrient composition of Alligator weed was analyzed, revealing a high content of crude protein (18.5g/100g), crude fiber (21.0g/100g), and essential minerals such as calcium (1,200mg/100g) and potassium (2,350mg/100g). Phytochemical analysis identified significant amounts of flavonoids (2.35g/100g) and phenolic compounds (3.80g/100g), indicating potential antioxidant properties. Antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH assay, with methanol extracts showing the highest activity (79.4% inhibition at 10mg/mL). The application of Alligator weed in aquaculture feed was evaluated in several herbivorous fish species, including tilapia, grass carp, silver carp, common carp, and freshwater prawns. Optimal inclusion levels were determined to be 20%, resulting in improved growth performance, feed conversion ratios (FCR), and survival rates across all species. The findings suggest that Alligator weed is a promising, sustainable feed ingredient that can enhance the health and productivity of herbivorous aquaculture species. Further research on long-term effects and commercial viability is recommended to fully harness its benefits.
KW - Alligator weed
KW - Antioxidant
KW - Aquaculture feed
KW - Herbivorous fish
KW - Nutritional value
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85207285907&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.47278/journal.ijab/2024.124
DO - 10.47278/journal.ijab/2024.124
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85207285907
SN - 2305-6622
VL - 13
SP - 318
EP - 324
JO - International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences
JF - International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences
IS - 3
ER -