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Evaluating Moringa Leaf Meal for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Fish Meal Substitution

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  • Md. Mosharraf Hossain

    (Department of Agribusiness, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka)

  • Mohammad Iqbal Kabir

    (Sonali Bank PLC, Jessore Corporate Branch, Jessore)

  • Md. Mohibul Hasan

    (Department of Agribusiness, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka)

  • Mohammad Raiyan Zaman

    (Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka)

  • Samira Islam Resmi

    (Department of Agribusiness, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka)

  • Md. Wahidul Islam

    (Department of Agribusiness, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka)

  • Md. Monirujjaman

    (Sonali Bank PLC, Jessore Corporate Branch, Jessore)

  • Md. Abdus Salam

    (Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh)

Abstract

Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector globally, yet it remains heavily dependent on fish meal-based feeds. Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaves, rich in protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, have emerged as a promising substitute for fish meal. This study evaluated the efficacy of Moringa Leaf Meal (MLM) as a partial fish meal (FM) replacement in diets for rohu (Labeo rohita) fingerlings under controlled laboratory conditions at the Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. A 60-day feeding trial was conducted using three dietary treatments: T1 (Control, 0% MLM), T2 (10% MLM), and T3 (20% MLM), with three replicates per treatment. Rohu fingerlings (11.47 ± 2.0 g) were stocked in nine 90 L plastic drums, maintained with daily 25% water exchange and continuous aeration. Fish were fed experimental diets at 5% body weight twice daily, and growth performance, water quality parameters, and feed cost were monitored throughout the study. All treatments achieved 100% survival. Growth performance, measured as mean length and weight gain, was significantly higher (p

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  • Md. Mosharraf Hossain & Mohammad Iqbal Kabir & Md. Mohibul Hasan & Mohammad Raiyan Zaman & Samira Islam Resmi & Md. Wahidul Islam & Md. Monirujjaman & Md. Abdus Salam, 2025. "Evaluating Moringa Leaf Meal for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Fish Meal Substitution," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(13), pages 4212-4222, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:13:p:4212-4222
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