Use of Withania somnifera root powder for production of monosex Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 5
Abstract
Three days old mixed sex juveniles of Nile tilapia (mean weight 0.025 ± 0.009 g; mean length 1.25 ± 0.012 cm) were fed diets containing root powder of Withania somnifera at the concentrations of 0.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 5.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.5 g/kg feed for 30 days. Dietary treatment with powdered W. somnifera roots at different concentrations except 8.0 g/kg and 9.5 g/kg showed no significant difference (P>0.05) in survival percentage compared to that in control group. Dietary treatment with W. somnifera root powder caused significant increase (P<0.05) in percentage of males compared to that in untreated control. The highest percentage of males (93.73±4.2) was observed in 9.5 g/kg group, but it showed significantly lower (P<0.05) survival percentage (56.67±3.0) compared to other treatment categories. Fish fed diets containing W. somnifera root powder at the concentration of 6.5 g/kg feed showed high percentage of survival (97.50±1.4) and male (91.43±0.9), and hence might be considered the best treatment regime. The plant material is reported to show presence of phytochemicals such as tannins, saponins, steroids, terpenoids and flavonoids, which might be associated with its androgenic property.
Authors and Affiliations
Manojit De, Suman Bhusan Chakraborty1
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP386158
- DOI 10.9790/3008-1105022831
- Views 51
- Downloads 0
Diversity and habitat selection of aquatic beetles (Coleoptera).
In this study the diversity and habitat selection of aquatic Coleoptera has been assessed. The order Coleoptera includes more species than any order, constitutes 25 % of known life forms. Most of the species are terrestr...
Comparative In Vitro Equivalence Evaluation of Some Loratadine Generic Tablets Marketed in Bangladesh
Loratadine is a potent, rapidly effective and long-acting non-sedative, histamine H1 receptor antagonist, with anti-allergic properties. The purpose of this research work was to evaluate the pharmaceutical equivalent of...
Phytochemical, Antimicrobial Analysis and wound Healing Activities of Ganoderma Lucidium
Ganoderma lucidium mushrooms are an important natural source of foods and medicines. Mushrooms represent a major and untapped source of potent new pharmaceutical products. Traditional aboriginals knew the medicinal impor...
Identification and Enumeration of Bacterial Species From Rice Rhizosphere to Determine the Ratio of Nitrogen Fixers on Agricultural Aspect
Soil sample was collected from agricultural land of Chuadanga district, Bangladesh for Microbial Characterization and Analysis of N2-Fixing bacterial species. The process was initiated with rice rhizosphere during seedli...
Drugs Regulation in Telangana State India: A Overview
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health science with chemical science and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs. Telangan has Drugs Control Department independent...