| Antinutritional effects of gossypol in aquatic nutrition |
| Paper ID : 1033-ICIAQUA |
| Authors |
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sepide firouzbakhsh *, Mohammad Sudagar Gorgan university of agricultural sciences and natural resources |
| Abstract |
| Gossypol is an anti-nutritional substance found naturally in some seeds and other parts of plants such as cotton. Although this compound can be useful due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, in high amounts it can have anti-nutritional effects and harm the health of aquatic animals. The use of cottonseed meal as a protein source should be done with caution due to its gossypol content in feeding aquatic animals. Gossypol can reduce aquatic growth. This effect is mainly due to inhibiting enzyme activities and reducing the digestibility of proteins. Also, gossypol in high amounts can damage vital organs such as the liver and kidneys, which can lead to reduced metabolic efficiency and even death. Gossypol can have negative effects on aquatic reproduction, including affecting sperm quality and reducing fertility. The toxic effects of gossypol can weaken the immune system of aquatic animals and make them more vulnerable to diseases and infections. Gossypol may interfere with the absorption of important vitamins and minerals, which reduces nutrient availability in aquatic animals. |
| Keywords |
| gossypol, aquatic nutrition, anti-nutritional substances |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |