Functional Feed for Tilapia: Exploring the Benefits of <i>Aspalathus linearis</i> Tea Extract

Functional Feed for Tilapia: Exploring the Benefits of <i>Aspalathus linearis</i> Tea Extract

To address the growing global demand for aquatic protein and the need for sustainable aquaculture, this study explored <i>Aspalathus linearis</i> tea extract as a novel feed additive for <i>Oreochromis mossambicus</i> larvae. Over an eight-week feeding trial, the efficacy of...

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Main Authors:	Grace Okuthe, Bongile Bhomela, Noluyolo Vundisa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:	Biology
Subjects:	rooibos tea extract Mozambique tilapia functional ingredient aquaculture feed growth performance feed efficiency
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/7/778
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