ID 23 Terminalia arjuna Bark Powder: A Promising Feed Additive for Sustainable and Healthy Fish Production
Dharmendra Kumar Meena, Basanta Kumar Das, Amiya Kumar Sahoo
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Background
In the quest for sustainable and environmentally conscious aquaculture practices, a new book has emerged as a beacon of hope. "Terminalia arjuna Bark Powder: A Promising Feed Additive for Sustainable and Healthy Fish Production" is a comprehensive and meticulously researched volume that explores the potential of Terminalia arjuna bark powder as a natural feed additive in aquaculture. Edited by renowned experts in the field, Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Meena, Dr. Basanta Kumar, and Dr. Amiya Kumar Sahoo, this book is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and the boundless potential of natural products in revolutionizing aquaculture practices. The authors' expertise in aquaculture, pharmacology, and botany shines through in the book's 12 chapters, which provide a rich tapestry of insights into the botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties of Terminalia arjuna. The book begins by setting the stage for the urgent need for sustainable aquaculture practices, highlighting the alarming rate of environmental degradation and the escalating demand for seafood. The authors then delve into the potential benefits of Terminalia arjuna bark powder as a feed additive, including its ability to improve fish growth, reduce stress, and boost immunity.One of the book's greatest strengths is its commitment to bridging the gap between laboratory research and practical implementation. The authors provide a detailed examination of the scientific literature, coupled with their own research expertise, to explore the effects of Terminalia arjuna on fish growth, feed conversion ratios, stress response, and immunity. The inclusion of industry success stories and case studies serves as a powerful testament to the potential of this natural feed additive to transform the aquaculture landscape. The book also addresses safety and environmental concerns, standardization, and quality control, providing a roadmap for the commercial application of Terminalia arjuna bark powder in aquaculture. The authors' discussion of the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements for Terminalia arjuna-containing feeds is particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the importance of certification and market acceptance. Throughout the book, the authors' passion for sustainable aquaculture practices shines through, and their commitment to harnessing the power of science, innovation, and collaboration to create a more resilient, equitable, and environmentally conscious aquaculture industry is inspiring.
Editorial Board
Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Meena
Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Meena, Senior Scientist working at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, India. Dr. Meena has in his credit more than 60 international, 10 national peer reviewed articles, 30 book chapters, more than 50 popular articles. In addition, he is member of Editorial board of Research Biotica, Review Editor of Frontiers in Aquatic Physiology, sectional Editor, and World Journal of Food Science and Technology, Editorial Board member, Biotica Research Today (BRT), Editorial Board member Biotica journal, Editorial Board Member of Agriculture and Food Newsletter. Associate Editor International Journal of Zoological Investigation. Editor a book on Organic farming (Second Edition): Global Perspectives and Methods. Lead Guest Editor of ESPR Special issue on “Valorization of agroindustry and seafood waste towards blue economy: a waste to wealth concept”. Lead Guest Editor for a Special Issue on “Fisheries, Aquaculture and Agricultural Sustainability: Global Perspectives and Methods” in Biotica journal. Working as Topical Advisory Panel member of Fishes, water and life MDPI journals. Appointed as Academic Editor PLOSONE and Advances in Agriculture. Associate Editor International Aquatic Research, Food Science and Nutrition Technology, Aquaculture Science and Management. Guest editor in Frontiers in aquaculture. Also nominated as an editor Journal of Inland Fisheries Society of India (JIFSI) and Global Journal of Fisheries Science. Recently appointed as a Consulting Editor, Journal of Environmental Biology (JEB). Also joined as an Editorial Board Member Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (AJFAS). Also joined as EBM in Aquaculture International Journal, BMC Environmental Science, BMC Blue Biotechnology, BMC Aquaculture Science and Management, Discover Biotechnology, Discover Animal, NPJ sustainable Agriculture, Discover Foods. Dr. Meena conferred with Young Scientist Award from Academy of Environmental Biology, Fellow of Environmental Biology, Fellow of Fisheries and Life Sciences, Fellow of Society of Biotic and Environmental Research, Fellow of Zoological Society of India. Best Presentation awards in international and national forums. Dr. Meena is working more than 10 years on conversion of waste to wealth which is witnessed by his publication in high impact journals and also commercialized brewery waste-based fish feed, silk work pupae waste-based fish feed and developed Black solder fly (BSF) based fish feed technology. Dr. Meena acted as expert member of many high-level committee of Govt of India.
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Dr. Basanta Kumar Das
Dr. Basanta Kumar Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Kolkata Born in Athilabaj, Balasore, Odisha on 20 March 1966. Educated at Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Ph.D. 1998, Post-Doc at FRS Marine Lab, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK 2006-2007. Professional Societies: President, Inland Fisheries Society of India to date; President, Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum and President, Orissa Fisheries College Alumni Association, International Society Environmental protection (ISEP); Member, Executive Council, Indian Science Congress Association for the year 2020-21; Member, The National Academy of Sciences, India; Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association. Research interests: 1. Disease Management in fish in open water ecosystem; 2. Health management in aquaculture; 3.Molecular epidemiological study of various fish diseases; 4. Anti-viral gene expression studies of carps; 5. Design and development of medicines against ornamental fish diseases; 6. Development of Immunostimulants and bioactive compounds from algae and plant derivatives, 7. Enclosure culture in inland open waters. Awards/Honours: Jawaharlal Nehru Award for outstanding post graduate research conferred by ICAR, I999; Lal Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award conferred by ICAR for the biennium 1999- 2000; Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Best Indian Fisheries Scientist by Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum20 II; Krushi Ratna Award from Orissa Krushak Samaj 2016; Eminent Zoologist of the Year Award by Zoological Society of India 2017; Krushak Gourav Award from Orissa Krushak Samaj 2017; Ganesh Chandra Vidyarthi Award for Hindi Journal, Nilanjali, ICAR, New Delhi, 2018; Best annual Report Award of ICAR-CIFRI, ICAR, New Delhi, 2019; Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award-2020 under Large Institute Category, ICAR, New Delhi, 2020; Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences under Animal & Fisheries Sciences Category, ICAR, New Delhi, 2020; Agri-Food Empowering India awards 2021; Prof G.K. Manna Memorial Award in 108th Session of Indian Science Congress, Nagpur in Jan 2023; Elected as President of the Section of Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences.
Dr. Amiya Kumar Sahoo
Dr. Amiya Kumar Sahoo, is Senior Scientist at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata. He obtained PhD in Aquaculture with specialisation on Fish Health at Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Science University in 2011. Since joining in Agricultural Research Service, he has been instrumental in Fish and River Health linking with National Mission Programmes including National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), National Surveillance Programme on Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD). More recently, Dr. Sahoo is Principal Investigator of a multidisciplinary project on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Fisheries and Aquaculture under the technical guidance of FAO, which is of its first kind in India with a national identity of Indian Network on Fisheries and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR). Dr. Sahoo is member of Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of River Valley Projects, of MoEFCC since 2016. He is also a Technical member of ISO biodiversity TC331 committee and Technical member of CWC in Environmental flows and water management section. Dr. Sahoo is serving as Guest editors for Environmental Science and Pollution Research and Frontiers of Marine Science and as Editor in Chief of Journal of Inland Fisheries Society of India. Dr. Sahoo is a recipient of prestigious Fulbright Fellowship. He has received Best Scientist Award-2023, Distinguished Ichthyologist Award 2023, Padmashree S. Ayyapan Gold Medal 2022, Young Scientist Award and University Gold Medal. Dr. Sahoo has more than 80 research publications in peer reviewed journals with significant impacts in the area of fish diseases, environmental health particularly on river health and conservation of fishes. In this connection, Dr. Sahoo has both international and national association such as with Nofima, Norway, BFRI, Bangladesh, and Worldfish, Malaysia and with IITs. Dr. Sahoo has worked intensively associated with consultancy projects sponsored by NHPC, NTPC, Jindal, Bhilwara, NEEPCO, KPCL, IWAI, and CDA.
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