Ameliorative effects of coriander extract supplementation in mitigating nickel toxicity in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research explored the ameliorative effects of coriander ( Coriandrum sativum ) seed extract supplementation in mitigating nickel (Ni) toxicity in fish. For this purpose, Ctenopharyngodon idella fingerlings (average weight: 12.35 ± 0.04 g/fish) were randomly assigned to 18 tanks, divided into six groups with three replicates each. The six treatments were categorized as follows: the negative control group (NC) received no supplement and no Ni exposure, while the positive control group (PC) was exposed to 3.6 mg/L Ni without supplementation. The remaining four groups were fed dietary supplements with 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% C. sativum , respectively, and were exposed to 3.6 mg/L Ni. Over the next 60 days, the trial continued. Waterborne Ni negatively impacted fish growth performance, blood profile, body composition, and antioxidant activity of C. idella . On the other hand, dietary C. sativum improved fish health and successfully reduced Ni toxic potential. Notably, 1% C. sativum supplementation enhanced growth performance (weight gain: 22.82 g; weight gain percentage: 185.74%) and improved carcass quality (protein: 14.65%; fat: 4.15%; ash: 2.74%; moisture: 74.84%). Additionally, it improved blood indices (RBCs: 2.45 × 10 6 mm −3 ; WBCs: 14.21 × 10 3 mm −3 ) and antioxidant activity (SOD: 30.26 U/mg; CAT: 3.66 U/mg; GST: 48.35 U/mg), significantly improving serum biochemical indices and mitigating Ni toxicity. In summary, the results suggest that dietary supplementation with 1% C. sativum effectively reduces Ni toxicity in C. idella .
Source: Scientific Reports
Language: English
Subfield: Aquatic Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,690
OpenAlex ID: W4413139144