Research Article

Fresh Azolla, Azolla pinnata as a Complementary Feed for Oreochromis niloticus: Growth, Digestive Enzymes, Intestinal Morphology, Physiological Responses, and Flesh Quality

Table 3

Effect of different levels of FGA on the intestinal endogenous enzymes of Nile tilapia.

Parameter (U g–1 tissue)FGA level (%)±PSE value
0 ()10 ()20 ()30 ()40 ()

Chymotrypsin5.56f10.65a9.36a8.90c6.89d0.250.001
Trypsin0.78b0.91a0.89a0.77b0.72b0.0140.012
Lipase913b1000a990b900c896d15.130.035
Amylase712b730a720a700c690d14.120.023
Alkaline phosphatase31.58a35.12a31.98a30.18a28.13b0.560.032

Means followed by different superscripts in the same row are significantly different (). The values are shown as mean; PSE: pooled standard error.