UNVEILING THE ARTISTRY OF CASSIA TORA FOLIAGE: A SYMPHONY OF GROWTH AND ENDURANCE IN LABEO ROHITA.

This study addresses the economic challenges faced by traditional and small fish farmers due to the limited availability and rising costs of conventional fish feed protein sources. The focus is on exploring the potential of non-conventional plant protein sources to reduce the overall cost of fish feed. Specifically, Cassia tora leaf meal is investigated as an alternative protein source for the growth, feed utilization, and survival of Labeo rohita fingerlings. Labeo rohita fingerlings were subjected to experimental diets with varying concentrations of Cassia tora leaf meal, while a control group received only the basal diet as a protein source. The study evaluated key parameters such as FCR, SGR, PER and weight gain. Results indicated that the effect of Cassia tora on the growth and survivability of Labeo rohita is concentration-dependent. While higher inclusion levels led to fluctuations in FCR and PER. The study indicates that incorporating Cassia tora leaf meal, with partial replacement of fish meal, holds promise for enhancing growth, size and weight gain in Rohu fish. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]