Himalayan lapsi, Choerospondias axillaris (Roxb.) enhances concentration of vitamin C in tissues of rohu (Labeo rohita H) cultured at Chitwan (Nepal)

Abstract

Labeo rohita lacks the enzyme for endogenous synthesis of vitamin C and lapsi fruits are rich in vitamin C. A study was conducted to examine the concentration of vitamin C in the blood serum, brain and liver of L. rohita through lapsi fruits extract supplemented in the diets. Six groups of L. rohita were fed experimental diets containing lapsi fruits extract supplemented at 0 mg kg −1 (D1), 100 mg kg −1 (D2), 200 mg kg −1 (D3), 400 mg kg −1 (D4), 800 mg kg −1 (D5) and 1600 mg kg −1 (D6) for 90 days. Growth parameters (WG, SGR and FCR) and Vitamin C concentration in blood serum, brain and liver were evaluated during the experimental trial. Carps fed with a lapsi fruits extract supplemented diet showed higher specific growth rate (SGR) compared with control diet fed carps. Results from this study help to establish the beneficial effect of vitamin C rich lapsi fruits on growth and immunmodulation in rohu. It can be concluded that lapsi fruits extract supplemented diet can be used to improve the immune system of L. rohita as indicated by enhancement of vitamin C in the serum, brain and the liver.

Evaluation of In-vivo Anticancer Activity Choerospondias axillaris in Swiss Albino Mice Models

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