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Volume 3, Issue 4 (2-2015)
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The effect of Pediococcus pentosaceus as a probiotic on the growth and immunological factors of the Siberian sturgeon, Acipencer baerii, was assessed. For this purpose, 180 fish specimens of 143.3±0.01 g body weight were randomly distributed in 12 fiberglass  tanks (15 fish per tank) and fed with four diets containing 107, 108 and 109  bacterial cells per gram, respectively. The forth diet (control) contained no probiotics. Results showed significant improvement in FCR, PER, SGR and BWI in groups fed on diets containing probiotics compared to the control group. However, CF decreased in the probiotic- treated groups, though not significant. The result of immunological factors indicated increased lyzozyme activity, ACH50 and total igM. The best result from the assessment of immune factors was observed in the fish fed with 109 bacteial cell per gram of diet.
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Volume 4, Issue 3 (12-2015)
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This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of different sources and levels of carbohydrate (glucose and corn starch) on growth performance and carcass composition of juvenile Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii). Two weeks after acclimatization period to rearing conditions and basal diet, the number of 120 Siberian sturgeon juveniles weighing 25.64 ± 2.80g were randomly distributed into 12 fiberglass tanks in four treatments (glucose 15%, glucose 30%, corn starch 15% and corn starch 30%) in three replicates and kept at a density of 10 fish per tank (one fish per 35 liter) for a period of 8 weeks. Results showed that final weight, final total length, percentage of body weight increase, specific growth rate, mean daily growth, protein efficiency ratio and condition factor in fish fed corn starch 15% were high in comparison with other treatments (P>0.05). Fish fed corn starch 15% had the lowest (P>0.05) food conversation ratio. Significant difference was seen between fish fed corn starch 30% with fish fed glucose 15% in HSI (P0.05). The highest content of carcass protein was seen in corn starch 15% that showed significant difference with treatments glucose 15% and 30% (P
Roghayeh Jafari Taraji, Alireza Alishahi, Seyed Mahdi Ojagh, Abbas Esmaeili Molla,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (12-2015)
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Protein hydrolysate (PH) from viscera of cultured Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) was produced. To optimize the production conditions, Response Surface Method (RSM) was employed to examine the effects of three different operating conditions, including time, pH, and enzymatic concentration (Alcalase) on the degree of hydrolysis.The mathematical model showed acceptable fitness of the experimental data as R2 equaled 0.97, which indicated  that   major part of  the  variability  within  the  range  of  values could  be explained  by  the  model. The results showed that the highest degree of hydrolysis (58.21%) was related to the treatment which happened at the enzymatic concentration of 2%, 60 minutes time, and pH=8. Treatment under hydrolysis condition (i.e., E/S = 2%, Time = 45 min, and pH = 8.5) had the highest protein content (42.37g/l), which was used as an alternative to commercial peptone medium (Triptic soy broth) to assess the growth of Salmonella typhi bacteria from 0 to 48 hours. Although there was an upward trend in growth rate of S. typhi both in control and No. 15 (Alcalase) treatments, the log growth of control treatment was found to be better than that of Alcalase treatment. However, there existed no significant difference between the two treatments.
Sedigheh Babaei, Abdolmohammad Abedian Kenari, Mehdi Hedayati, Mohammad Ali Yazdani-Sadati,
Volume 4, Issue 4 (3-2016)
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The present study investigateeffect of different dietary macronutrient composition on fatty acids profile, body fat and pancreatic lipase enzyme activity in Siberian sturgeon. A group of 180 Siberian sturgeons juvenile (initial weight, 30 ± 5 g) were used in this experiment and fed on four isoenergetic diets. Diets were named LP-St (low protein and high carbohydrate: lipid ratio), HP-St (high protein and high carbohydrate: lipid ratio), LP-L (low protein and low carbohydrate: lipid ratio) and HP-L (high protein and low carbohydrate: lipid ratio). Fish were fed apparent satiety for 10 weeks. The samples were obtained from body carcass and juveniles intestine. In this study, the same level of fish oil and sunflower oil were used as a source of diet lipid content. The HUFAs content in HP-St and LP-L diets were showed highest and lowest value, respectively. The results showed the body fatty acidsprofiles was significantly affected by fatty acids composition in diets (P < 0.5). Diets with high protein and high carbohydrates concentrated SFA and MUFA in fish carcass. Moreover, the PUFA content increased in sturgeon fed with high lipid diet. However,the results of this study showed the body lipid content wasaffected by total lipid content of diet and lipase activity decreased in Siberian sturgeon intestine fed on LP-L diet with lowest HUFA.
S.s. Babaei , A. Abedian Kenari, M. Hedayati, M.a. Yazdani-Sadati,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (9-2018)
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Aims: In this study, the effect of dietary macronutrient composition (two levels of protein 44% and 38% with two carbohydrate/fatty ratios of 1.4 and 3) was studied during starvation and re-feeding with the aim of achieving growth, body composition, and fatty acids in the body of Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser baerii, Brandt, 1869).
Materials & Methods: This experimental study was carried out at the International sturgeon research institute in a completely randomized design. 360 fish (with an initial weight of 30±5g) were randomly distributed in 24 tanks of 500 liters (15 fish per tank) with a volume of 350-400 liters capacity. Fish were fed on 4 different diets; protein 38% - carbohydrate: lipid ratio 3 (LP-St), protein 44% - carbohydrate: lipid ratio 3 (HP-St), protein 38% - carbohydrate: lipid ratio 1.4 (LP-L) and protein 44% - carbohydrate: lipid ratio 1.4 (HP-L), respectively. The fish were fed apparent satiation for 3 weeks, then, starved for two weeks, and, then, re-fed for 5 weeks. The results were analyzed, using SPSS 22 software by multivariate analysis of variance and Duncan's test.
Findings: Compensatory growth did not occur in any treatments. In the control group, the best growth was observed in HP-L, while after re-feeding, HP-St represented the best weight gain and feed conversion ratio
Conclusion: The dietary composition has a significant effect on the SFA, MUFA, and PUFA fatty acids, while the two weeks of starvation slightly increase only MUFA and have no significant effect on other fatty acids.

Mohammad Kazem Mirzakhani, Abdolmohammad Abedian Kenari, Ali Motamedzadegan,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (5-2019)
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  • In this study, the apparent digestibility of protein and amino acids of  ten types of plant and animal feed ingredients as the main sources of protein was evaluated in Siberian sturgeon diet (290-250 g).
Materials and Methods: Feedstuffs included fish meal, meat and bone meal, poultry byproduct meal, blood meal, feather meal, soybean meal, rapeseed meal, wheat gluten, corn gluten and bakery yeast. The dietary treatments included: reference diet and ten different experimental rations (30% of the target feed ingredient + 70% of the reference diet). Chromic oxide was used as an indigestible marker in dietary feed. A group of 165 Siberian sturgeons stocked into 33 tanks with 500 liters volume and fed with test diets (3 replicates per diet).
  • At the end of the experiment, the highest and lowest protein digestibility was observed in fish meal (92.87%) and poultry byproduct meal (59.96%), respectively. Also, the highest level of amino acid digestibility in fish meal was measured (90.9% and 88.13% for total essential and non-essential amino acids respectively). The lowest digestibility of the essential amino acids was observed in rapeseed meal (65.5%) and non-essential amino acids in poultry powder (60.68%). Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, fishmeal, meat and bone meal, poultry byproduct meal, corn gluten and wheat gluten were identified as feed ingredients with high protein and amino acids digestibility for Siberian sturgeon.

Zahra Mousavi, Sedigheh Babaei, Farzaneh Vardizadeh, Mahmoud Naseri,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (10-2019)
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Aims: In this study, gelatin was extracted from Siberian sturgeon waste and used in film making.
Materials and Methods: Gelatin was extracted using NaOH and HCl. After evaluating the extracted gelatin properties (bloom grade, pH, zeta test, melting and setting temperature and time), the edible film was prepared by using glycerol.
Findings: The results showed that the extraction efficiency of the gelatin was %20.06. The protein content, pH, degree of gel hardness, setting and melting temperature and time were 79.2 ± 0.6%, 4, 160.2 ± 0.4 g, 13.1 ± 0.2 ° C in 180.3 ± 0.5 seconds and 19.33 ± 0.5 ° C in 140.66 ± 0.5 seconds, respectively. Zeta potential indicated a positive surface charge in gelatin. The thickness, moisture, solubility, tensile strength, tensile strength and permeability tensile strengths properties of gelatin film reported 0.05 mm, %10.2 ± 1.5, %79 ± 3.7, 30.01 ± 0.7 MPa, %77.5 ± 3.6 and 3.5 ± 0 g mm/h mm2kpa×10-6­, respectively. SEM images of the film showed smooth structure without cracking. Moreover, the FTIR result showed the formation of amide bands in the region of 3277.62, 1633.92, 1530.11 and 1236.49 cm-1.
Conclusion: Due to the efficiency and properties of gelatin, and the mechanical and physical properties of the edible film, it can be used as a good candidate for the production of biodegradable films in food storage.
Zahra Mousavi, Mahmood Naseri, Sedigheh Babaei, Seyed Mohammad Hashem Hosseini, Seyed Shahram Shekarforoush,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (9-2021)
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This study was designed and conducted to investigate the mechanical and physical properties of fish gelatin films and the effect of Glutaraldehyde crosslinking on antimicrobial control of poly-l-lysine. In this study, the film was prepared by casting method and then 0.05% Glutaraldehyde and 0.05% poly-l-lysine added to fish gelatin film. After that, physical and mechanical properties, antimicrobial activity and release of poly-l-lysine from the film were observed. The results showed that the addition of glutaraldehyde to the fish gelatin film increased tensile pressure (6.80 MPa) and reduced solubility (38.51%), moisture (8.05%), and water vapor permeability (2.03 mm/h mm2kpa×10-6­). The fish gelatin film with glutaraldehyde as a crosslinking agent was showed a smooth surface without porosity according to the SEM results. Moreover, the release of poly-l-lysine from the biopolymer containing the Glutaraldehyde was slower and more continuous due to crosslinking. Considering the mechanical and physical properties of the films and release control of the antimicrobial compound, it seems that films containing crosslinking agents can be used in food storage.
Seyedeh Mona Hosseini, Masoud Rezaie, Samaneh Pezeshk,
Volume 12, Issue 3 (9-2023)
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The aim of this study was to produce protein isolates from the head of the Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) and study its functional and structural properties. Fish protein isolates were prepared by the pH shift method using alkaline pHs 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, and 12.5. The results showed that the efficiency of protein extraction and its amount of essential amino acids at pH 11.5 were higher than other treatments. Furthermore, the results of determination of functional properties such as Water Holding Capacity, Oil Holding Capacity, emulsifying properties, foaming and solubility of the isolated proteins showed that as the pH increased, the functional properties improved and the protein isolates at pH 11.5 compared with other treatments was significantly higher. (p < 0.05). Comparison of the color characteristics (L, a and b) of the isolated proteins showed at pH 12 were more bright (higher L parameter) than those isolated in other treatments tested. In addition, the amount of red (parameter a) and yellowness (parameter b) of the isolated proteins decreased with increasing pH. The results of the organoleptic examination of the smell and taste of protein isolates at pH 11.5 are the most common among other treatments. According to the observed cases, the results show that the resulting Siberian sturgeon isolate protein has favorable functional properties and that the use of alkaline pH changes can lead to improved functional properties and parameters of color protein isolates.
Rasool Zare, Abdolmohammad Abedian Kenari,
Volume 13, Issue 2 (6-2024)
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The use of probiotics and organic acids is an ideal and suitable alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture. Currently, there is not enough knowledge about the specific and combined effects of these additives in the diet of sturgeon. Therefore, the aim of this research was to evaluate the use of lactic acid and probiotic supplements (Protexin) and their combination in the diet of Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii). Therefore, 160 healthy fish with an average body weight of 54.85 ± 0.36 grams were randomly divided into 4 experimental groups in 3 replicates. Fish were fed four diets including a control diet without additives (diet 1), a control diet with 2% lactic acid (diet 2), a control diet with a combination of 2% lactic acid and 0.01% Protexin (diet 3), and a control diet with 0.01% Protexin (diet 4). Fish were fed three times a day to satiation for 9 weeks. At the end of the experiment, growth and physiological parameters were measured. The results showed that lactic acid alone and in combination with Protexin increased body weight and specific growth rate. The feed conversion ratio decreased in treatments where lactic acid was used alone or in combination with Protexin (P<0.05). Mortality rates were zero in all treatments during the experimental period. The carcass protein of Siberian sturgeon in diets supplemented with a combination of lactic acid and Protexin showed significant improvement compared to other groups (P<0.05). Addition of lactic acid and Protexin either separately or in combination led to a decrease in carcass fat content (P<0.05). The lowest intestinal pH was observed in the diet supplemented with lactic acid along with Protexin, while the highest was in the control group. Additionally, the total number of lactic acid bacteria in the intestines of fish fed with lactic acid along with Protexin showed a significant increase compared to other treatments (P<0.05). The combined addition of lactic acid with Protexin significantly increased lysozyme and complement activity in fish blood (P<0.05). In general, the separate and combined use of lactic acid (2 %) and Protexin (0.01 %) in the diet of Siberian sturgeon improved the performance of this fish.


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