Composition,biological activity and application of citrus essential oil in aquatic feed
Large-scale and intensive aquaculture has developed rapidly recent years,however,frequent animal diseases,antibiotic abuse,and serious environmental pollution have become increasingly prominent in aquaculture.Therefore,the natural,safe,efficient,and environmentally friendly feed additives are urgently needed in aquaculture industry.Citrus plant essential oils have the characteristics,wide sources,low cost,and non-toxic side effects,and can significantly improve the health of aquaculture animals and promote growth.They have great potential as a new type of aquatic feed additive and have attracted much attention.This article reviewed the composition,physicochemical properties,biological activity,and application of essential oils from citrus plants in aquatic feed.It also looked forward to the prospects and future research directions,aimed to provide reference for the application research and promotion of essential oils from citrus plants in aquatic feed.