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View article: Correction: Arthrospira platensis nanoparticles dietary supplementation improves growth performance, steroid hormone balance, and reproductive productivity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodstock
Correction: Arthrospira platensis nanoparticles dietary supplementation improves growth performance, steroid hormone balance, and reproductive productivity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodstock Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299480.].
View article: High-performance chitosan/blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) nanocomposite for rapid and optimized removal of organic pollutant from wastewater
High-performance chitosan/blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) nanocomposite for rapid and optimized removal of organic pollutant from wastewater Open
This work explores the synthesis and utilization of a green composite material based on chitosan and blue-green algae biomass for the effective removal of Acid Red 35, a recalcitrant anionic dye, from aqueous solutions. Chitosan-Blue-Green…
View article: Sunlight-driven degradation of acid red 14 using a ZnO-doped carbon-ammonia composite: kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies
Sunlight-driven degradation of acid red 14 using a ZnO-doped carbon-ammonia composite: kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies Open
To identify the efficacy of a ZnO-doped activated carbon-ammonia (AC-ZnO-NH3) composite on photocatalytic degradation of Acid Red 14 (AR14) dye from aqueous solutions, the compositional and structural properties of the assembled composite …
View article: Applications of marine red seaweed Pterocladia capillacea biomass in removal of hexavalent chromium and crystal violet dye from several wastewaters
Applications of marine red seaweed Pterocladia capillacea biomass in removal of hexavalent chromium and crystal violet dye from several wastewaters Open
The potential of Pterocladia capillacea, a marine red seaweed, as a sustainable and eco-friendly adsorbent was investigated for the removal of toxic hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) (or Cr6+) and crystal violet dye (CVD) from contaminated water.…
View article: From Wastes to Resources: Sustainable Applications of Agro-Industrial Byproducts for a Greener Future
From Wastes to Resources: Sustainable Applications of Agro-Industrial Byproducts for a Greener Future Open
Increasing concerns about environmental stability and lack of natural resources have emphasized the immediate need for an innovative approach to manage agricultural–industrial wastes, which has a noteworthy impact on ecosystem and human we…
View article: A Probiotic Fermented Ulva fasciata Biological Extract Feed Supplement Improves Litopenaeus vannamei’s Growth Performance, Gut Bacteria, and Immunity-Related Gene Expression
A Probiotic Fermented Ulva fasciata Biological Extract Feed Supplement Improves Litopenaeus vannamei’s Growth Performance, Gut Bacteria, and Immunity-Related Gene Expression Open
The current study describes the application of the marine probiotic Enterococcus durans E23 for fermenting and biologically extracting Ulva fasciata . The prepared extract (RE) exhibited promising antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas…
View article: Photoadsorptive Removal of Anionic Dye Using Ammonia-Doped Magnetic Carbon Nanotubes: Efficiency, Mechanism, Characterization, and Antibacterial resistance
Photoadsorptive Removal of Anionic Dye Using Ammonia-Doped Magnetic Carbon Nanotubes: Efficiency, Mechanism, Characterization, and Antibacterial resistance Open
Magnetic ammonia-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs/NH₃) were synthesized and evaluated for the sunlight-enhanced removal of Acid Red 73 (AR73) dye. Characterization of FTIR, SEM, and EDX confirmed a porous structure (70–110 nm di…
View article: Chitosan/ferrous oxide nanocomposite for the sunlight-driven photocatalytic degradation of organic azo dye in aqueous solutions and aquaculture effluents wastewater
Chitosan/ferrous oxide nanocomposite for the sunlight-driven photocatalytic degradation of organic azo dye in aqueous solutions and aquaculture effluents wastewater Open
The current work presents a novel and sustainable approach that uses the synthesized Chitosan/Ferrous Oxide Nanocomposite (CFON) to remove the organic azo dye, Acid Red 73 (AR73), a hazardous pollutant commonly found in industrial wastewat…
View article: Pterocladia capillacea polysaccharide enhances growth, immunity, digestive enzyme, antioxidant activities, and gene expressions of Litopenaeus vannamei
Pterocladia capillacea polysaccharide enhances growth, immunity, digestive enzyme, antioxidant activities, and gene expressions of Litopenaeus vannamei Open
This work evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with the seaweed polysaccharide (PS) extracted from red seaweed, Pterocladia capillacea , on the growth, feed efficiency, whole-body composition, immunological response, antioxidan…
View article: Seaweed (Pterocladia capillacea) nanoparticles improves growth performances, digestive enzymes, antioxidant activities, innate immunity, and related-immunity gene expressions of Litopenaeus vannamei
Seaweed (Pterocladia capillacea) nanoparticles improves growth performances, digestive enzymes, antioxidant activities, innate immunity, and related-immunity gene expressions of Litopenaeus vannamei Open
This work evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with the seaweed, Pterocladia capillacea , nanoparticles (SN) on the growth, whole-body composition, digestive enzyme activities, feed efficiency, immunological response, antioxida…
View article: Unlocking the Potential: Artificial Intelligence Applications in Aquaculture Greenhouse Development
Unlocking the Potential: Artificial Intelligence Applications in Aquaculture Greenhouse Development Open
Aquaculture plays a significant role in the expanding agricultural sector, with historical challenges stemming from experimental limitations. Upholding ecological balance and water quality improvements stands as a pivotal factor in bolster…
View article: Cyanobacteria Desertifilum tharense NIOF17/006 as a novel aquafeed additive: effect on the growth, immunity, digestive function, and gene expression of whiteleg shrimp postlarvae
Cyanobacteria Desertifilum tharense NIOF17/006 as a novel aquafeed additive: effect on the growth, immunity, digestive function, and gene expression of whiteleg shrimp postlarvae Open
This work investigated the molecular identification and potential application of the cyanobacterial strain Desertifilum tharense NIOF17/006 as a novel aquafeed additive for whiteleg shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ) postlarvae (PLs). Morphol…
View article: The Importance of Plankton in Marine Fish and Shellfish Larval Nutrition
The Importance of Plankton in Marine Fish and Shellfish Larval Nutrition Open
Plankton, comprising phytoplankton and zooplankton, are the primary food sources for marine fish and shellfish in their early larval stages, supplying essential nutrients and energy for growth and development. This chapter provides an over…
View article: Greenhouse Systems: A Sustainable Solution to Develop Shrimp Aquaculture Industry
Greenhouse Systems: A Sustainable Solution to Develop Shrimp Aquaculture Industry Open
Within the global aquaculture industry, the sustainable shrimp aquaculture industry is becoming more important as the demand for seafood rises and expands. However, it faces several issues including environmental impact, disease, low produ…
View article: Microalgae and Seaweeds as Feed Additives for Aquatic Animals: Effects on Growth, Immunity, and Disease Resistance
Microalgae and Seaweeds as Feed Additives for Aquatic Animals: Effects on Growth, Immunity, and Disease Resistance Open
Algae and derivatives are currently being recognized for their potential characteristics as attributes in aquafeeds. These include their high protein content, optimum balance of essential amino acids and fatty acids, trace minerals, vitami…
View article: Is Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture-Rice Co-Culture an Unrealistic or Feasible Approach to Providing Essential Crops, Optimizing Feed Conversion Ratio, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency?
Is Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture-Rice Co-Culture an Unrealistic or Feasible Approach to Providing Essential Crops, Optimizing Feed Conversion Ratio, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency? Open
Rice is not a horticultural crop, thus the idea that indoor cultivation cannot compete with outside production in desert and non-urban areas with shortages of water and challenging cultivation circumstances. The study intends to offer crit…
View article: Relation among zootechnical performance, biochemical indicators, water quality, and small invertebrates (zooplankton) abundance reared in biofloc-supplemented systems
Relation among zootechnical performance, biochemical indicators, water quality, and small invertebrates (zooplankton) abundance reared in biofloc-supplemented systems Open
The present study was conducted to investigate the interaction of biofloc water supplementations and potential zooplankton abundance and structure in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus -rearing systems on zootechnical performance and bioch…
View article: Marine Diatom <i>Skeletonema costatum</i> Dietary Supplementation Improves Growth, Immunological Responses, Antioxidant Activities, Gene Expressions, and Digestive Enzymes of Shrimp <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>
Marine Diatom <i>Skeletonema costatum</i> Dietary Supplementation Improves Growth, Immunological Responses, Antioxidant Activities, Gene Expressions, and Digestive Enzymes of Shrimp <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i> Open
This work highlighted the impact of dry concentrations (0, 1, 2, and 4 g/kg diet) of the marine diatom species Skeletonema costatum (SK 0% , SK 0.1% , SK 0.2% , and SK 0.4% , respectively) as an aquafeed additive on the postlarvae of Pacif…
View article: A Novel <i>Coelastrella tenuitheca</i> Isolate Enhances Growth, Immunity, and Gene Expression in Whiteleg Shrimp
A Novel <i>Coelastrella tenuitheca</i> Isolate Enhances Growth, Immunity, and Gene Expression in Whiteleg Shrimp Open
In this study, the freshwater microalga Coelastrella terrestris NIOF17/005 was utilized as a feed additive for the Pacific whiteleg shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ). Coelastrella terrestris was characterized morphologically, phylogeneticall…
View article: Seaweed liquid extract AS novel sustainable solutions for phycobioremediation plant germination, and feed additive for marine invertebrate copepod
Seaweed liquid extract AS novel sustainable solutions for phycobioremediation plant germination, and feed additive for marine invertebrate copepod Open
Several studies have shown the importance of using seaweed liquid extract (True-Algae-Max, TAM) as a fish feed additive, and fish-water conditioner. In addition, TAM has demonstrated significant growth improvement when used as a plant grow…
View article: Supplementing Nile Tilapia ( <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> ) (Linnaeus, 1758) Larvae With Dietary Beta-Glucan Could Improve Their Growth, Survival, Immune Function, Intestinal and Liver Histomorphology
Supplementing Nile Tilapia ( <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> ) (Linnaeus, 1758) Larvae With Dietary Beta-Glucan Could Improve Their Growth, Survival, Immune Function, Intestinal and Liver Histomorphology Open
β-glucan exerts a positive impact and is considered as a functional feed additive to enhance fish growth, immunity, control disease outbreaks and pathogen infections by increasing functional, immune and decreasing harmful responses. The pr…
View article: Overview of Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence (AAI) Applications: Enhance Sustainability and Productivity, Reduce Labor Costs, and Increase the Quality of Aquatic Products
Overview of Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence (AAI) Applications: Enhance Sustainability and Productivity, Reduce Labor Costs, and Increase the Quality of Aquatic Products Open
The current work investigates the prospective applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the aquaculture industry. AI depends on collecting, validating, and analyzing data from several aspects using sensor readings, and feeding data s…
View article: Usage of Chlorella and diverse microalgae for CO2 capture - towards a bioenergy revolution
Usage of Chlorella and diverse microalgae for CO2 capture - towards a bioenergy revolution Open
To address climate change threats to ecosystems and the global economy, sustainable solutions for reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) levels are crucial. Existing CO 2 capture projects face challenges like high costs and environmen…
View article: Arthrospira platensis nanoparticles dietary supplementation improves growth performance, steroid hormone balance, and reproductive productivity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodstock
Arthrospira platensis nanoparticles dietary supplementation improves growth performance, steroid hormone balance, and reproductive productivity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodstock Open
This study evaluates the impact of dietary supplementation of the blue-green alga Arthrospira platensis NIOF17/003 nanoparticles (AN) on the growth performance, whole-body biochemical compositions, blood biochemistry, steroid hormonal, and…
View article: Impact of dietary administration of Arthrospira platensis free-lipid biomass on growth performance, body composition, redox status, immune responses, and some related genes of pacific whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei
Impact of dietary administration of Arthrospira platensis free-lipid biomass on growth performance, body composition, redox status, immune responses, and some related genes of pacific whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei Open
The current study aimed to assess the influence of dietary inclusion of cyanobacterium Arthrospira platensis NIOF17/003 as a dry material and as a free-lipid biomass (FL) on the growth performance, body composition, redox status, immune re…
View article: Fishmeal substitution by zooplankton or <i>Daphnia magna</i> biomass meals in the diet of <i>Nile tilapia</i>: Effects on growth, gut histological changes, bacterial abundance and stress tolerance
Fishmeal substitution by zooplankton or <i>Daphnia magna</i> biomass meals in the diet of <i>Nile tilapia</i>: Effects on growth, gut histological changes, bacterial abundance and stress tolerance Open
Fishmeal substitution with sustainable feed sources is highly essential towards sustainable production. This study aimed to investigate the effects of substituting fishmeal (FM) with Daphnia magna biomass meal (DBM) or zooplankton biomass …
View article: A commercial seaweed extract increases growth performance, immune responses, and related gene expressions in whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
A commercial seaweed extract increases growth performance, immune responses, and related gene expressions in whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Open
Seaweed liquid extracts are an attractive source of phytochemicals with high potential applicability in the aquafeed-additive industry. A commercial seaweed liquid extract (True Algae Max, TAM®), which has a marine seaweed odor, also dislp…
View article: Paulownia trees as a sustainable solution for CO2 mitigation: assessing progress toward 2050 climate goals
Paulownia trees as a sustainable solution for CO2 mitigation: assessing progress toward 2050 climate goals Open
Due to the progressive climate change on our planet, scientists are interested in solving this issue since it threatens not only certain regions or countries but also the world’s ecosystems and economies. Therefore, minimizing carbon dioxi…