Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development

Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

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• Research Article   
  Propylene Fibers Infused with Silver Nanoparticles Effectively Combat Saprolegnia Fungi and Boost the Survival Rates of Fertilized Caspian Salmon Salmo trutta caspius Eggs
  Author(s): Amin Azimzadeh, Mohammad Reza Kalbassi*, Mehdi Soltani and Omid Safari
  
  In order to examine the antifungal properties of nanoparticles for managing saprolegnia fungal infections in endangered Caspian salmon hatcheries, we conducted a study using filters containing three different concentrations of Silver Nanoparticles (SNP) (0.7, 1.5, and 2.5 g SNP) infused on polypropylene fibers (PSNP). These PSNPs were integrated into polyethylene-cylinder filters within Semi-Recirculation Incubators (SRI) containing 150 fertilized eggs (n=3). Additionally, absorbent materials such as active carbon and zeolite (200 g each in SRIs) were placed in the filters, alongside a positive control treatment without any active carbon, zeolite, and PSNPs. SEM images showed silver nanoparticles confused on fiber surfaces, and ICP analysis confirmed polypropylene fiber's effectiveness in retaining SNP. We measured the Survival Rates (SR) at three stages: From fertilized eggs to e.. View more»
  

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