Salicornia Biomass Replaces Cereals in Whiteleg Shrimp Feeds

Salicornia biomass from AQUACOMBINE supports sustainable aquafeed with improved immune response and antioxidant levels in whiteleg shrimp

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Salicornia ramosissima biomass, particularly stems, can effectively replace wheat meal in aquafeeds for juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) without compromising growth or survival. Diets with 5–10% Salicornia inclusion showed no negative effects on performance, while offering enhanced antioxidant status and immune response, including improved resistance to Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Shrimp fed leaf and seed fractions required higher feed intake due to lower digestibility of dry matter, lipids, and energy. The AQUACOMBINE circular approach enables full utilisation of Salicornia biomass to produce sustainable feed, food, bio-compounds, and bioenergy. These findings support the use of non-edible Salicornia fractions to enhance feed sustainability and reduce reliance on cereals in aquaculture.

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Project

AQUACOMBINE

Integrated on-farm Aquaponics systems for co-production of fish, halophyte vegetables, bioactive compounds, and bioenergy

Locatie
Portugal
Auteurs
Benjamin Costas, Prof. Mário Pacheco, Rui Miranda Rocha
Doel
Support decision-making and strategic planning, Implement best practices, Apply ready-to-use practices

Soort bestand
document
Gepubliceerd op
29 jul 2026
Taal van herkomst
English
Officiële project website
AQUACOMBINE
Licensie
CC BY