Kinjalkumari J Patel, Ketan V Tank, Prakashkumar V Parmar and Viral C Bajaniya
This study evaluates the effects of the dietary inclusion of Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seed powder (PSP) on the growth and survival of Labeo rohita fingerlings over 60 days. Pumpkin seeds are rich in antioxidants and vitamin E. It has antinutritional and toxic factors, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and cyanogenic glycosides. PSP was incorporated at varying levels (T0 (0%), T1 (1.5%), T2 (3%), T3 (4.5%), and T4 (6%) Pumpkin seed powder) into fish diets. Growth parameters and survival were assessed, and it showed that 4.5% PSP diet (T3) significantly improved growth rates and feed conversion ratio. However, survival rates were unaffected across treatments. Thus, a 4.5% PSP diet optimally enhances fish growth and Survival.
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