Overview of Carotenoids in Aquaculture

By : Vanathi V. , P. Ruby , Somu Sunder Lingam R.

Page No: 21-29

Abstract
Carotenoids play an important role in the aquaculture sector in improving market value of fish. Sources of carotenoid include plant origin, animal origin and crustacean shell waste. Carotenoids enter fish body by incorporating them into aqua feed. Apart from improving color of the fish, carotenoids also helps to improve growth, reproduction and health of aquatic animals.Carotenoids are thought to be essential micronutrients that fish cannot synthesis and hence need to be provided in their diet.

Authors :
Vanathi V., P Ruby and Somu Sunder Lingam R.
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
 

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2024.39.1-4.3