Ammonia induced toxico‐physiological responses in fish and management interventions

Ashokkumar Jayasree Parvathy; Bini C. Das; Marathippallam Jamal Jifiriya; Tincy Varghese; Devika Pillai; Vattiringal Jayadradhan Rejish Kumar

doi:10.1111/raq.12730

journal article Aug 26, 2022

Ammonia induced toxico‐physiological responses in fish and management interventions

Ashokkumar Jayasree Parvathy Bini C. Das Marathippallam Jamal Jifiriya Tincy Varghese

Devika Pillai

Vattiringal Jayadradhan Rejish Kumar

Reviews in Aquaculture Vol. 15 No. 2 pp. 452-479 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractIntensification of aquaculture practices resulted in increased ammonia production in the culture systems. Lack of proper management of the culture system will result in elevated ammonia, which adversely affects the culture species. Moreover, with the ongoing global warming, fish metabolism and ammonia excretion are expected to increase. This, coupled with the hypoxic condition, exacerbates the severity of ammonia toxicity. Ammonia toxicity can alter the growth and the biochemical, physiological and immunological responses of fish. Several factors such as pH, temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, species and life stages of fish, physical activity, feeding and stress influence the toxicity of ammonia in fish. A proper understanding of these factors is a prerequisite for successful aquaculture. The physiological changes caused by the elevated ammonia hinder homeostasis that eventually increases their susceptibility to diseases. This review discusses ammonia toxicity in fish, factors affecting the toxicity and various physiological, haematological, histological and immunological responses induced by the elevated ammonia. Furthermore, the review summarizes various management and dietary interventions to mitigate ammonia and ammonia induced stress in aquaculture.

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Published: Aug 26, 2022
Vol/Issue: 15(2)
Pages: 452-479
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Authors

A

Ashokkumar Jayasree Parvathy

Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kochi Kerala India

B

Bini C. Das

Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kochi Kerala India

M

Marathippallam Jamal Jifiriya

School of Ocean Science and Technology, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kochi Kerala India

T

Tincy Varghese

Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology Division ICAR‐Central Institute of Fisheries Education Mumbai India

D

Devika Pillai

Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kochi Kerala India

V

Vattiringal Jayadradhan Rejish Kumar

Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kochi Kerala India; Department of Aquaculture Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kochi Kerala India

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Ashokkumar Jayasree Parvathy, Bini C. Das, Marathippallam Jamal Jifiriya, et al. (2022). Ammonia induced toxico‐physiological responses in fish and management interventions. Reviews in Aquaculture, 15(2), 452-479. https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.12730

Ammonia induced toxico‐physiological responses in fish and management interventions

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