Immunostimulating effect of triiodothyronine: Dietary administration of triiodothyronine in rohu (Labeo rohita) enhances immunity and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila infection

Journal of Applied Ichthyology

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 118-122

  Sahoo, P K ^a  

^a CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE   (India)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BACTERIAL DISEASE; DIET; DISEASE RESISTANCE; FISH CULTURE; GROWTH REGULATOR; HORMONE; IMMUNE SYSTEM;

AEROMONAS HYDROPHILA; BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); LABEO ROHITA;

EID: 0037399461     PISSN: 01758659     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-0426.2003.00349.x     Document Type: Article

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