Nano technology will help growth of aquaculture: scientist

Introducing nano technology in aquaculture would help to maintain water quality, good growth of fish with more nutrient values and eliminate pesticide contents, According to principal scientist, fish health management division of Central institute of fresh water aquaculture.

The ICAR and regional research centre, Vijayawada organised interactive workshop on application of nanotechnology in aquaculture and fisheries here on Friday. Addressing the meeting the principal scientist said that though the application of nanotechnology in aquaculture is still at infant stage, it has the potential to solve many of the problems associated with aquaculture.

He said at present, research is going on in application of metal and metal oxide nano particles for control of bacterial bio film, fungal infection and algae blooms for immunomodulation as feed additives, development of antimicrobial, anti algae and antifouling coating for water remediatin, enrichment of micronutrient content of fish fillets and improving colour of fish. The scientist said by using nanotechnology the feed consumption also comes down.