The effects of broccoli powder (Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera L.) on some indices of mucus on common carp (Cyprinous carpio)

The broccoli plants (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera L. ) is full of organic matter, mineral matter and vitamin. The presence research was studied the effect of different levels ( 0, 0.2, 0.5 and 1% respectively ) of broccoli on total protein, evaluation of antibacterial properties and Alkaline phosphatase ( ALP ) in the mucosa of common carp (Cyprinous carpio ). The number of 300 fishes ( 25 fish per tank with an average body weight of 2.11±0.24 g) dieted for 8 weeks. At the end of, the results showed that total protein of the mucus in the treatment with 1% broccoli observed significant difference with the other treatments and control group ( P0.05 ). In the end it can be concluded based on the results that it seems amount 1% of broccoli in the diet of common carp may boost the immune system.