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Aquaculture Nutrition

Aquaculture nutrition encompasses the study of dietary requirements, feed formulation, and nutritional management practices that support the growth, health, and production efficiency of farmed aquatic organisms. Research published in the International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development addresses practic…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 2× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2691-6622 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Aquaculture nutrition encompasses the study of dietary requirements, feed formulation, and nutritional management practices that support the growth, health, and production efficiency of farmed aquatic organisms. Research published in the International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development addresses practical feeding strategies and alternative nutrient sources for commercially important species. Published studies have examined the effects of organic fertilization methods, such as hen droppings, on zooplankton production and subsequent growth of common carp post-larvae, as well as the influence of dietary protein levels on survival and growth performance in African cyprinid species during pre-growing stages. Additional work has explored the incorporation of plant-based ingredients, including soaked pigeon pea seeds, into formulated diets for Nile tilapia fingerlings to assess impacts on growth and feed utilization efficiency. The journal also features research on broader biotechnological applications relevant to aquaculture systems, including the use of cyanobacteria in agricultural and environmental contexts. Understanding aquaculture nutrition remains essential for developing cost-effective, sustainable feeding practices that optimize production while reducing reliance on conventional feed ingredients, particularly in regions where aquaculture contributes significantly to food security and economic development.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Aquaculture Nutrition, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development (ISSN 2691-6622).

Journal editorial board
Mariana Hinzmann · Portugal Miklas Scholz · United Kingdom

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