Effects of Ulva lactuca as a dietary supplement on growth, antioxidants and digestive enzymes of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under intermittent fasting and regular feeding regimes in the recirculating system

dc.contributor.authorDernekbasi, Seval
dc.contributor.authorKaratas, Emin
dc.contributor.authorOzdemir, Keriman Yuruten
dc.contributor.authorOzturk, Dilara Kaya
dc.contributor.authorKarayucel, Ismihan
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-25T14:19:48Z
dc.date.available2026-04-25T14:19:48Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentSinop Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with Ulva lactuca (5% = ULM5; 10% = ULM10) on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under prolonged intermittent fasting (1 week fasting/1 week feeding for 12 weeks). While fasting reduced growth and body composition parameters, protein content remained above 20% across all groups. ULM5 improved growth performance under normal feeding, whereas ULM10 enhanced antioxidant defense [up arrow SOD (superoxide dismutase), up arrow CAT (catalase), down arrow LPO (lipid peroxidation)], particularly during stress. Digestive enzyme activities declined during fasting but recovered in U. lactuca-fed groups. These findings suggest that U. lactuca, especially at 10%, may support physiological resilience and oxidative balance during nutritional stress, highlighting its potential as a functional feed additive in sustainable aquaculture.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10811-025-03659-x
dc.identifier.endpage4718
dc.identifier.issn0921-8971
dc.identifier.issn1573-5176
dc.identifier.issue6
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0001-5735-2486
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0003-2505-231X
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-7483-6543
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage4705
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-025-03659-x
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/8198
dc.identifier.volume37
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001581941700001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Applied Phycology
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260420
dc.subjectUlva lactuca
dc.subjectOreochromis niloticus
dc.subjectEnzyme
dc.subjectAntioxidants
dc.subjectFeeding regime
dc.titleEffects of Ulva lactuca as a dietary supplement on growth, antioxidants and digestive enzymes of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under intermittent fasting and regular feeding regimes in the recirculating system
dc.typeArticle

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