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AuthorNagappan, S.
AuthorDas, P.
AuthorAbdulQuadir, M.
AuthorThaher, M.
AuthorKhan, S.
AuthorMahata, C.
AuthorAl-Jabri, H.
AuthorVatland, A.K.
AuthorKumar, G.
Available date2023-06-08T05:46:17Z
Publication Date2021
Publication NameJournal of Biotechnology
ResourceScopus
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2021.09.003
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/44055
AbstractAn increase in fish consumption, combined with a decrease in wild fish harvest, is driving the aquaculture industry at rapid pace. Today, farmed seafood accounts for about half of all global seafood demand for human consumption. As the aquaculture industry continues to grow, so does the market for aquafeed. Currently, some of the feed ingredients are coming from low-value forage fishes (fish meal) and terrestrial plants. The production of fish meal can't be increased as it would affect the sustainability and ecosystem of the ocean. Similarly, increasing the production of terrestrial plant-based feed leads to deforestation and increased freshwater use. Hence, alternative and environmentally sustainable sources of feed ingredients need to be developed. Microalgae biomasses represent potential feed source ingredients as the cell metabolites of these microorganisms contain a blend of essential amino acids, healthy triglycerides as fat, vitamins, and pigments. In addition to serving as bulk ingredient in aquafeed, their unique array of bioactive compounds can increase the survivability of farmed species, improve coloration and quality of fillet. Microalgae has the highest areal biomass productivities among photosynthetic organisms, including fodder crops, and thus has a high commercial potential. Also, microalgal production has a low water and arable-land footprint, making microalgal-based feed environmentally sustainable. This review paper will explore the potential of producing microalgae biomass as an ingredient of aquaculture feed. 2021 The Authors
SponsorThe authors would like to acknowledge the support of the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF, a member of Qatar Foundation) for providing the funding (under grant MME01-0910-190028 ) for this study.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier B.V.
SubjectAmino acids
Aquafeed
Fish meal
Microalgae
Triglycerides
TitlePotential of microalgae as a sustainable feed ingredient for aquaculture
TypeArticle
Pagination1-20
Volume Number341
dc.accessType Open Access


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