International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2025, Vol. 13, Issue 3, Part C
Rearing performance and hematological profile of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed diet with different concentrations of calabash Crescentia cujete L. leaf extract challenged with Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Author(s): Rosalinda V Ole, Isagani P Angeles Jr, Mary Joy L Asprec, Marites R Castro and Laila G Castro
Abstract: Thernincreasing global concern over the adverse effects of excessive antibiotic usernin aquaculture has highlighted the need for natural alternatives that supportrnhealthy and sustainable fish farming while reducing the risk of antibioticrnresistance. This study evaluated the effects of
Crescentia cujete CalabashrnLeaf Extract (CLE) on the growth, survival, and hematological profile of Nile tilapiarn
Oreochromis niloticus challenged with
Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Thernresults indicated that CLE did not significantly influence growth performancernor survival rates during the experimental period. However, hematologicalrnparameters in the treatment groups were better maintained compared to therncontrol, which showed significant declines following
P. aeruginosarninfection. These findings suggest that calabash leaf extract may serve as arnpromising immunostimulant to enhance disease resistance in tilapia, promotingrnhealthier and more sustainable aquaculture practices.
DOI: 10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i3c.3092Pages: 215-223 | 101 Views 49 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
How to cite this article:
Rosalinda V Ole, Isagani P Angeles Jr, Mary Joy L Asprec, Marites R Castro, Laila G Castro.
Rearing performance and hematological profile of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed diet with different concentrations of calabash Crescentia cujete L. leaf extract challenged with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2025;13(3):215-223. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i3c.3092
