0.05) of dietary FOS on intestinal amylase and lipase activities. While, protease activity was significantly higher (P < 0.05) especially in group fed 2 % (22.7 ± 2.28 U) dietary FOS compared to the other treated and control groups. Histological examination of the mid-intestine revealed significant increase of villi length and number of mucous cells with increased dietary FOS levels (P < 0.05) especially in groups fed 2 and 3% FOS. In conclusion, FOS supplemented diets could improve intestinal enzymes activities, absorptive ability, and histological feature of intestinal villi and consequently increase the feed utilization and growth performance of Nile tilapia fingerlings.]]>
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