In shrimp farming, saponin is often applied during the pond preparation stage before stocking post-larvae. Its main purpose is to eliminate unwanted wild fish, especially predators that may inhabit the pond. Saponin is a natural compound typically derived from plants such as tea seeds, papaya leaves, noni leaves or seeds, and sea bidara leaves, as well as from marine animals like sea cucumbers and certain types of bacteria.
This article explores the benefits of saponin and how to use it effectively and safely in shrimp farming.
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