An overview of the biological functions and mechanisms of action of medicinal plants and seaweeds in the shrimp culture

Sajjad Pourmozaffar and Miriam Reverter and Saeid Tamadoni Jahromi and Ramasamy Harikrishnan and Mohammad Khalil Pazir and Noora Barzkar and Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh and Behzad Sarvi and Marzieh Abolfathi and Ibrahim Adeshina and Siamak Behzadi and Abdullateef Raji (2024) An overview of the biological functions and mechanisms of action of medicinal plants and seaweeds in the shrimp culture. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. pp. 1-47.

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Abstract

Diseases are major constraints to developing large‐scale aquaculture practices in many countries. For decades, synthetic chemotherapeutic agents have been widely applied both as prophylactics and therapeutics to inhibit and control aquatic disease outbreaks. However, their use has become more restricted due to the negative impacts they have on the environment, the host and humans, as well as their limitations in preventing the emergence of antimicrobial‐resistant bacteria. Therefore, there is a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants and seaweeds as potential alternatives to antibiotics and other synthetic chemotherapeutics. Medicinal plants and seaweeds can enhance the immune systems of animals, thereby providing protection against numerous diseases while minimizing the adverse effects associated with synthetic chemotherapeutics. Furthermore, the advantages of medicinal plants and seaweeds, such as their effectiveness, easy availability and ability to be applied on a large scale, make them appealing for use in the aquaculture industry. The main goal of this study was to review the existing knowledge of the effects of medicinal plants and seaweeds, as well as their extracts, on shrimp growth, immune response and disease resistance against bacterial and viral agents. Moreover, this paper discusses the application of seaweeds in shrimp culture. We also conducted a literature review to identify gaps in the research and provide recommendations for further advancement in this field of study. Further studies should focus on evaluating other physiological aspects, such as feed and mineral utilization, enzyme activities and histological examination.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Disease resistance, Growth performance, Immune system, Integrated culture, Medicinal plant, Seaweed, Shrimp
Subjects:	Q Science > QL Zoology > QL1-991 Zoology > QL605-739.8 Chordates. Vertebrates S Agriculture > SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling > SH1-691 Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
Department:	INSTITUTE > Borneo Marine Research Institute
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2025 13:36
Last Modified:	05 Mar 2025 13:36
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43033

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