Effect of Ecosystems on Gut Enzymes in Age and Sex-dependent of Anadromous Hilsa, Tenualosa Ilisha (ham, 1822)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study investigated age-and sex-dependent variations in digestive enzymes of migratory Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) across freshwater, brackish, and marine habitats.Results showed significant sex-based variations in amylase and protease (p < 0.05), while lipase showed significant differences (F = 4.745, p < 0.05).Protease activity was significantly influenced by the ecosystem (F = 109.6,p < 0.001).Enzyme responses varied by habitat with dietary adaptations in different salinities.The observations led to optimizing the Hilsa feed based on age, sex, and habitat.
Source: Science and Culture
Authors: HENA CHAKRABORTY, BASANTA KUMAR DAS, ARGHYA KUNUI, AMIYA KUMAR SAHOO, JOYDEV MAITY, ABHILASH WODEYAR K., NABA KUMAR ACHARYA, MALA KUMARI
Language: English
Subfield: Aquatic Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410312010