Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative status

The whiteleg shrimp, Penaeus vannamei, is a highly valued and globally produced crustacean species. However, the rising cost of shrimp feed, exacerbated by increasing cereal prices, prompts the exploration of cost-effective and sustainable formulations. This study investigates the potential of Salic...

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Main Authors: Lourenço Ramos-Pinto, Raquel Marçal, André Barreto, Adriana Laranjeira, Marina Machado, Sérgio Fernández-Boo, Carla Teixeira, Joana Oliveira, Ana Couto, Jorge Dias, Sofia Guilherme, Ana C. S. Veríssimo, Diana C. G. A. Pinto, Mário Pacheco, Rui J. M. Rocha, Benjamín Costas
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author Lourenço Ramos-Pinto
Raquel Marçal
André Barreto
Adriana Laranjeira
Marina Machado
Sérgio Fernández-Boo
Carla Teixeira
Carla Teixeira
Carla Teixeira
Joana Oliveira
Joana Oliveira
Ana Couto
Ana Couto
Jorge Dias
Sofia Guilherme
Ana C. S. Veríssimo
Diana C. G. A. Pinto
Mário Pacheco
Rui J. M. Rocha
Benjamín Costas
Benjamín Costas
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Raquel Marçal
André Barreto
Adriana Laranjeira
Marina Machado
Sérgio Fernández-Boo
Carla Teixeira
Carla Teixeira
Carla Teixeira
Joana Oliveira
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Ana Couto
Ana Couto
Jorge Dias
Sofia Guilherme
Ana C. S. Veríssimo
Diana C. G. A. Pinto
Mário Pacheco
Rui J. M. Rocha
Benjamín Costas
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description The whiteleg shrimp, Penaeus vannamei, is a highly valued and globally produced crustacean species. However, the rising cost of shrimp feed, exacerbated by increasing cereal prices, prompts the exploration of cost-effective and sustainable formulations. This study investigates the potential of Salicornia ramosissima biomass by-product (the non-edible part) as a substitute for wheat meal in juvenile shrimp diets, aiming to create sustainable formulations. Particularly to assess the impact of incorporating S. ramosissima into shrimp aquafeeds on various aspects of shrimp development, including growth performance, survival, immune status, and oxidative status. A commercial-like diet was formulated and served as control, whereas four other diets contained S. ramosissima stems or a combination of leaves and seeds, both at inclusion levels of 5% and 10%. Shrimps were fed the experimental diets for 31 and 55 days, followed by a bacterial bath challenge test to gauge their immune response to pathogens. At the end of the feeding period, growth performance and survival rates remained consistent across all diets. However, shrimp fed diets with S. ramosissima consumed more feed to achieve similar weights of those fed the control diet, particularly in diets containing leaves and seeds at a 10% inclusion level, likely due to lower digestibility of dry matter, lipids, and energy. While S. ramosissima biomass inclusion did not affect shrimp weight, relative growth rate, or survival, it did lead to higher feed conversion ratios and feed intake. Additionally, S. ramosissima inclusion affected shrimps’ overall body composition, particularly moisture and ash content. S. ramosissima inclusion modulated antioxidant enzyme activity in the shrimp’s hepatopancreas, indicating potential health improvements. The observed gene expression changes related to antioxidant enzymes, points to an overall down-regulation with the inclusion of S. ramosissima. Despite challenges in feeding efficiency, the inclusion of S. ramosissima, especially stems, shows promise in reducing feed costs by utilizing a food agro-industrial by-products (non edible parts). Furthermore, S. ramosissima inclusion led to subtle changes in certain plasma humoral parameters. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of this halophyte as a functional feed ingredient capable of enhancing shrimp’s antioxidant response, aligning with global resource optimization and sustainability initiatives.
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spelling doaj-art-5e7f6840494b48b58c3883f6c54b78d52024-12-12T17:33:25ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452024-12-011110.3389/fmars.2024.14914021491402Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative statusLourenço Ramos-Pinto0Raquel Marçal1André Barreto2Adriana Laranjeira3Marina Machado4Sérgio Fernández-Boo5Carla Teixeira6Carla Teixeira7Carla Teixeira8Joana Oliveira9Joana Oliveira10Ana Couto11Ana Couto12Jorge Dias13Sofia Guilherme14Ana C. S. Veríssimo15Diana C. G. A. Pinto16Mário Pacheco17Rui J. M. Rocha18Benjamín Costas19Benjamín Costas20Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, Matosinhos, PortugalCentre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, PortugalRiasearch Lda, Cais da Ribeira de Pardelhas n°21, Murtosa, PortugalRiasearch Lda, Cais da Ribeira de Pardelhas n°21, Murtosa, PortugalCentro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, Matosinhos, PortugalCentro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, Matosinhos, PortugalCentro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, Matosinhos, PortugalSPAROS Lda, Área Empresarial de Marim, Lote C, Olhão, PortugalInstituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS-UP), Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n° 228, Porto, PortugalCentro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, Matosinhos, PortugalDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, Porto, PortugalCentro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, Matosinhos, PortugalDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, Porto, PortugalSPAROS Lda, Área Empresarial de Marim, Lote C, Olhão, PortugalCentre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, PortugalLAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, PortugalLAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, PortugalCentre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, PortugalRiasearch Lda, Cais da Ribeira de Pardelhas n°21, Murtosa, PortugalCentro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, Matosinhos, PortugalInstituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS-UP), Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n° 228, Porto, PortugalThe whiteleg shrimp, Penaeus vannamei, is a highly valued and globally produced crustacean species. However, the rising cost of shrimp feed, exacerbated by increasing cereal prices, prompts the exploration of cost-effective and sustainable formulations. This study investigates the potential of Salicornia ramosissima biomass by-product (the non-edible part) as a substitute for wheat meal in juvenile shrimp diets, aiming to create sustainable formulations. Particularly to assess the impact of incorporating S. ramosissima into shrimp aquafeeds on various aspects of shrimp development, including growth performance, survival, immune status, and oxidative status. A commercial-like diet was formulated and served as control, whereas four other diets contained S. ramosissima stems or a combination of leaves and seeds, both at inclusion levels of 5% and 10%. Shrimps were fed the experimental diets for 31 and 55 days, followed by a bacterial bath challenge test to gauge their immune response to pathogens. At the end of the feeding period, growth performance and survival rates remained consistent across all diets. However, shrimp fed diets with S. ramosissima consumed more feed to achieve similar weights of those fed the control diet, particularly in diets containing leaves and seeds at a 10% inclusion level, likely due to lower digestibility of dry matter, lipids, and energy. While S. ramosissima biomass inclusion did not affect shrimp weight, relative growth rate, or survival, it did lead to higher feed conversion ratios and feed intake. Additionally, S. ramosissima inclusion affected shrimps’ overall body composition, particularly moisture and ash content. S. ramosissima inclusion modulated antioxidant enzyme activity in the shrimp’s hepatopancreas, indicating potential health improvements. The observed gene expression changes related to antioxidant enzymes, points to an overall down-regulation with the inclusion of S. ramosissima. Despite challenges in feeding efficiency, the inclusion of S. ramosissima, especially stems, shows promise in reducing feed costs by utilizing a food agro-industrial by-products (non edible parts). Furthermore, S. ramosissima inclusion led to subtle changes in certain plasma humoral parameters. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of this halophyte as a functional feed ingredient capable of enhancing shrimp’s antioxidant response, aligning with global resource optimization and sustainability initiatives.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1491402/fullaquaculturehalophytesimmune statusoxidative stresscircular economy
spellingShingle Lourenço Ramos-Pinto
Raquel Marçal
André Barreto
Adriana Laranjeira
Marina Machado
Sérgio Fernández-Boo
Carla Teixeira
Carla Teixeira
Carla Teixeira
Joana Oliveira
Joana Oliveira
Ana Couto
Ana Couto
Jorge Dias
Sofia Guilherme
Ana C. S. Veríssimo
Diana C. G. A. Pinto
Mário Pacheco
Rui J. M. Rocha
Benjamín Costas
Benjamín Costas
Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative status
Frontiers in Marine Science
aquaculture
halophytes
immune status
oxidative stress
circular economy
title Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative status
title_full Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative status
title_fullStr Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative status
title_full_unstemmed Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative status
title_short Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative status
title_sort inclusion of salicornia ramosissima biomass in diets for juvenile whiteleg shrimp penaeus vannamei induces favourable but transient effects in the immune and oxidative status
topic aquaculture
halophytes
immune status
oxidative stress
circular economy
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1491402/full
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