Mineral Nutrition and Metabolism in Fish

Dear Peers,

Mineral nutrition has been and is still a challenging area within fish nutrition research. We are in the middle of an era where interest in mineral research on fish is on the rise. Sound research backed by the rapid dissemination of new knowledge is essential to retain and expand this interest. This Special Issue aims to put together high-quality original research and review papers in fish mineral nutrition and metabolism (both finfish and shellfish). The topics of interest for this Special Issue include but are not limited to mineral requirement, novel ingredients and antinutrients, dietary mineral sources and availability; and functional role of minerals in improving fish health, stress response, broodstock performance, and welfare in aquaculture. Fundamental or mechanistic studies on mineral absorption, transport, or metabolism at whole animal, tissue or cellular level, including in vitro models, are welcomed. Communications linking minerals to fish rearing systems, effluents, and their environmental impact will also be considered for this special issue.

Dr. Antony Prabhu
Guest Editor

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