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et al., N. (2025). Are Plant-Based Endocrine Modulators the Future of Sustainable Sex Control in Aquaculture?. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 29(3), 2617-2634. doi: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.433590
Neriswan et al.. "Are Plant-Based Endocrine Modulators the Future of Sustainable Sex Control in Aquaculture?". Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 29, 3, 2025, 2617-2634. doi: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.433590
et al., N. (2025). 'Are Plant-Based Endocrine Modulators the Future of Sustainable Sex Control in Aquaculture?', Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 29(3), pp. 2617-2634. doi: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.433590
et al., N. Are Plant-Based Endocrine Modulators the Future of Sustainable Sex Control in Aquaculture?. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 2025; 29(3): 2617-2634. doi: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.433590

Are Plant-Based Endocrine Modulators the Future of Sustainable Sex Control in Aquaculture?

Article 146, Volume 29, Issue 3, May and June 2025, Page 2617-2634  XML PDF (294.89 K)
DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.433590
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Neriswan et al.
Abstract
This review article explored the use of various plant extracts for the masculinization of different fish species as a sustainable alternative to synthetic hormones. It highlighted several plant extracts—Basella alba, Tribulus terrestris, Eurycoma longifolia, Mucuna pruriens, Nauclea latifolia, Piper retrofractum, Carica papaya, and Pinus kesiya—each demonstrating unique mechanisms and varying degrees of effectiveness in promoting masculinization. For example, Basella alba yielded male ratios of up to 80.20% in the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), while Tribulus terrestris achieved 70.83% in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Eurycoma longifolia and Mucuna pruriens showed considerable potential, with masculinization rates of 76.36 and 93.79%, respectively. These findings suggest that natural plant extracts can effectively increase male ratios while offering advantages in environmental safety, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. This review underscores the importance of optimizing plant-based treatments in aquaculture, paving the way for eco-friendlier and economically viable fish farming practices. Future research should focus on standardizing dosages and application methods, evaluating long-term effects on fish health, and assessing the feasibility of large-scale implementation.
Keywords
Fish masculinization; Sex ratio; Sex reversal; Plant extracts
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