The Modulatory Impact of Arabic Gum and Lecithin on the Efficiency of Cold-Stressed Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

• Main Authors: Soaudy, Mohamed R., Mohammady, Eman Y., Elashry, Mohamed A., Ali, Marwa M., Elgarhy, Hoda A.S., Ragaza, Janice A, Hassaan, Mohamed S.
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2024
• Subjects: Arabic gum; Cold-stress; Lecithin; Oreochromis niloticus; Winter season; Animal Sciences; Aquaculture and Fisheries; Life Sciences
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/biology-faculty-pubs/173; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2024.102332
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Tilapia are commonly used in aquaculture but are sensitive to cold, limiting their culture in colder regions. Thus, the purpose of this investigation was to examine how lecithin and/or Arabic gum could help Nile tilapia cope with cold stress during the winter season. In a 3×3 factorial feeding study...