Evaluation of Natural Carotenoid Sources from Rosa hybrida Varieties on Growth and Pigmentation of Goldfish (Carassius auratus L.)

Autor: Fernandes Danielle, Narendra Singh, N. Manju Lekshmi, Soma Chaki, S. A. Safeena, G.B. Sreekanth
Přispěvatelé: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, History, Archeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, Centre of Expertise on Gender, Diversity and Intersectionality
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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DOI: 10.1007/s40009-018-0738-7
Popis: The commercial value of goldfish (Carassius auratus) is determined by its attractive colour. Fish cannot synthesize carotenoids, and hence, natural sources of carotenoids are supplemented in the diet. In this study, rose petal meal from four varieties (Jubileums, Brisbane blush, Double delight and Restless) was added in three concentrations (2, 4 and 6 gkg−1) to the formulated control feed and fed to the goldfish, for 45 days. The results revealed that dietary carotenoids had a significant effect (P
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