Marine yeast Rhodotorula paludigena VA 242 a pigment enhancing feed additive for the Ornamental Fish Koi Carp

• Published in: Aquaculture and fisheries Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 66 - 70
• Main Authors: Rekha, R., Nimsi, K.A., Manjusha, K., Sirajudheen, T.K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.01.2024; KeAi Communications Co., Ltd
• Subjects: aesthetics; aquaculture; Carotenoids; color; Cyprinus carpio; diet; Feed additive; feed additives; food composition; koi; Marine yeasts; markets; ornamental fish; Ornamental fishes; Pigment enhancer; pigmentation; Rhodotorula; Rhodotorula sp; yeasts; Pigment enhancer; Feed additive; Ornamental fishes; Carotenoids; Rhodotorula sp; Marine yeasts

Skin colour is an important criterion in determining the aesthetic appeal of ornamental fishes, and thus their market worth. Hence the pigment enhancement in ornamental fishes has been the subject of extensive research by using various synthetic as well as natural pigment sources. Dietary compositio...