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International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies

2015, Vol. 2, Issue 4, Part F

Use of Immunostimulants in aquaculture disease management


Author(s): S.A. Mastan

Abstract: A number microbial components and plant products such as polysaccharides, lentinan, levamisole, schizophyllan, oligosaccharides, muramyl dipeptide and yeast derivatives have been used as immunostimulants in aquaculture to stimulate the innate immune system of fish and shrimp. Among the all the immunostimulants examined, Beta- glucans were found to be most promising immunostimulants, which are used in aquaculture to control diseases.

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How to cite this article:
S.A. Mastan. Use of Immunostimulants in aquaculture disease management. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2015;2(4):277-280.
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