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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Phytobiotic potential of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) in shrimp aquaculture: Effects on the growth trajectory and survival of Penaeus monodon
Authors
Tirthraj Patel, Kapila Manoj, Dhruvgiri Meghnathi, Jagdishkumar patel
Abstract
The intensification of Penaeus monodon (black tiger shrimp) aquaculture has necessitated the development of sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic chemotherapeutics to manage stress, disease, and sub-optimal feed utilization. This commercial-scale study evaluated the efficacy of dietary clove (Syzygium aromaticum) extract, a potent phytobiotic rich in eugenol, on the growth performance, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and survival of P. monodon. Shrimp were reared in 0.6-hectare ponds and fed a commercial basal diet top-coated with either 0 g/kg (Control) or 10 g/kg (1%) clove extract from day 50 to harvest (149-157 days of culture). Results indicated that 1% clove supplementation significantly enhanced growth metrics, yielding a final average body weight of 64.51 g and a daily growth rate of 0.411 g/day, compared to 52.63 g and 0.353 g/day in the control group. Furthermore, dietary clove dramatically improved feed utilization efficiency, lowering the FCR from 2.39 to 2.10. The survival rate also saw a substantial increase, reaching 95% in the clove-treated pond against 85% in the control, culminating in a total harvest biomass of 8,580 kg versus 6,262 kg. The observed enhancements in growth, FCR, and survival are attributed to the well-documented stress-mitigating, antimicrobial, and digestive-stimulating properties of clove bioactive compounds. Ultimately, this study demonstrates that dietary clove supplementation is a highly viable, natural performance enhancer capable of maximizing profitability and sustainability in commercial black tiger shrimp production.
Pages:48-50
How to cite this article:
Tirthraj Patel, Kapila Manoj, Dhruvgiri Meghnathi, Jagdishkumar patel "Phytobiotic potential of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) in shrimp aquaculture: Effects on the growth trajectory and survival of Penaeus monodon". International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 48-50
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