International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2020, Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part D
A mini review-effect of Dunaliella salina on growth and health of shrimps
Author(s): Dian Yuni Pratiwi
Abstract: Dunaliella salina is a unicellular green algae that can be used as a natural food for shrimp. This microalgae provides various nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, lipids, pigments and others. Several studies have shown that
Dunaliella salina can increase the growth performance of shrimps. Not only that
, Dunaliella salina also grant various health effects. High β-carotene and phenol in
Dunaliella salina can increase immune system. This review was examined the optimum growth condition for
Dunaliellla salina, nutrition contained in
Dunaliella salina, and effect of
Dunaliella salina for growth and health of shrimps such as
Fenneropenaeus indicus,
Penaeus monodon, and
Litopenaeus vannamei. This review recommendation for
Dunaliella salina as a potential feed for other.
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How to cite this article:
Dian Yuni Pratiwi. A mini review-effect of Dunaliella salina on growth and health of shrimps. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2020;8(5):317-319.