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Dr. Shamna N

Dr. Shamna N
Senior Scientist , Officer-in-charge
PhD (Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology)

Research Interests

  • Nutrigenomics and nutritional programming
  • Larval & broodstock nutrition
  • Novel/functional ingredients for climate resilient aquaculture

Important publications

  • Shamna N.,Sardar, P., Sahu, N.P., Pal, A.K., Jain, K.K., Phulia, V., 2015. Nutritional evaluation of fermented Jatropha protein concentrate in Labeo rohita fingerlings. Aquaculture Nutrition, 21(1):33-42.
  • Shamna N., Sardar,P., Sahu, N.P., Phulia, V., Rajesh, M., Fawole, F.J., Pal, A. K. and Angel, G. 2017. Heamato-immunological and physiological responses of Labeo rohita fingerlings to dietary fermented Jatropha curcas protein concentrate. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 232: 198- 206.
  • Shamna N., Sahu, N.P., Sardar P., Fawole, F.J and Kumar,S., 2020. Additional feeding of vitamin–mineral- based nutraceutical to stress-exposed rohu, Labeo rohita, enhances the IGF-1 gene expression and growth. Aquaculture Research. 51(7):2649-2666.
  • Ferosekhan,S., Sahoo, S. K., Radhakrishnan, K., Velmurugan, P., Shamna N., Giri, S.S. and Pillai, B. R. 2020. Influence of rearing tank colour on Asian catfish, magur (Clarias magur) and pangas (Pangasius pangasius) larval growth and survival. Aquaculture. 521:735080.
  • Singha,K.P.,Shamna N., Parimal Sardar, N.P. Sahu, V. Harikrishna, and Thirunavukkarasar R., 2020. Effect of Dietary Protein Levels on Growth and Nutrient Utilisation of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia reared in Inland Saline Water. Aquaculture.525:735306.
  • Shamna N., Somashekar, L., Sridhar, N., Shivshanmugham, Arangaswamy, Dasgupta,S., Sahu, N.P., Fawole , F.J., Sellappan, S. 2021. Morphometry and molecular characterization of semen in four carp species. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 68(2):76-85.
  • Krishna P.S., Shamna N., Sahu, N.P., Sardar P., Harikrishna, V., Thirunavukkarasar, R., Chowdhury, D.K., Maiti, M.K., Krishna, G., 2021.Optimum dietary crude protein for culture of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT), Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) juveniles in low inland saline water: Effects on growth, metabolism and gene expression. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 271: 114713
  • Chuphal, N., Singha, K.P., Sardar P., Sahu, N.P.,Shamna N., Kumar, V. 2021. Scope of Archaea in Fish Feed: a New Chapter in Aquafeed Probiotics? Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12602-021-09778-4
  • Shamna N., Sahu, N.P., Sardar P., and Fawole, F.J., 2021. Effects of nutraceutical conglomerate on growth and antioxidant status of Labeo rohita fingerlings. Animal Feed Science and Technology 280(1):115045. DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.115045
  • Phulia, V., Sardar P., Jamwal, A., Kumar, V., Shamna N., Fawole, F.J., Sanap, B.N., Sahu, N.P., Gupta,S. 2021. Identification of best detoxification strategies for sustainable valorization of waste from Jatropha-based biodiesel industry: Compounding the benefits of plant-based vehicular fuel. Environmental Technology & Innovation. DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2021.101911
  • Fawole, F.J., Shamna N., Memudu, H.A., Abdullahi, N.A., Hassan M.S., Gbadamosi, O. 2022. Housefly maggot meal complement soybean meal in a fish-free diet for hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus ♀ x Heterobranchus longifilis ♂): Effect on growth, body composition, blood biochemistry and antioxidant enzyme activity. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 295(1), 115543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115543 (IF: 2.50)
  • Paul, M., Sardar P., Sahu N.P., Shamna N., Tincy, V., Jana P., Deo, A., Harkrishna & Gopalkrishna. 2022. Effect of Dietary Lipid Level on Growth Performance, Body Composition, and Physiometabolic Responses of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) Juveniles Reared in Inland Ground Saline Water. Aquaculture Nutrition. 2022 (5): https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5345479
  • Kinnera, T.,Deo, A.D., Shamna N., Manish J., Aklakur and Revathi A.,.2023. Effect of flavanone rich lemon peel extract on feed intake and growth of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) fingerlings reared at low temperature recirculatory aquaculture system. Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.740450
  • Satheesh, M., Pailan, G.H., Sardar P., Dasgupta, S., Singh, D.K., Jana, P., Varghese, T., Shamna N., Halpati, R.P.2023. Dietary Protein Requirement of Female Climbing Perch, Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792) Broodstock.Animal Feed Science and Technology,305:115778.
  • Singha K.P., Sahu N.P., Parimal Sardar, Shamna N., Vikas Kumar. 2023.A strategic roadmap for carbohydrate utilization in crustaceans feed. Reviews in Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.12861
  • Bhusare, S., Sardar, P., Sahu, N.P., Shamna N., Pankaj, K., Paul, M., Jana, P., Tharani, B., 2023.Bile Acid Improves Growth, Lipid Utilization and Antioxidative Status of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed with Varying Protein-lipid Diets Reared in Inland Saline Water. Animal Feed Science & Technology.303:115677.
  • Patra, O., Shamna, N*., Sardar,P., Jayant,M., Sahu, N.P., Deo, A.D., Rani, A.M.B., Giri, N.A., Sai Kishore,P., Bhusare,S. 2024. Dietary Supplemented Pomegranate Peel Ethanolic Extract Improves Growth, IGF-1 Expression and Immune Responses in Labeo rohita Fingerlings Reared in Varying Stocking Densities. Waste and Biomass Valorization. 15, 6847–6863. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-024-02545-w (IF: 2.60)
  • Mannur, V.S., Shamna N*., Sardar, P., Sahu, N.P., Kumar, P., Paul, M., Jana, P., Chuphal, N., GopalKrishna. 2024. Inland saline culture of GIFT (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles: effect of graded levels of lipid on growth and haemato‑biochemical responses. Tropical Animal Health and Production 56(8), 332. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-04194-6 (IF: 1.70)
  • Chandan, G.M., Reang,D., Jahageerdar,S., Sahu, N.P., Jayant,M., ardar, P., Arya,P., Malik,M.A., Shamna N* 2024. Dietary protein requirement in genetically selected magur (Clarias magur) broodstock: Expression of reproduction related genes. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 318,116141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2024.116141 (IF:2.50)
  • Soumyodeep, B., Sardar, P., Sahu, N.P., Shamna N., Jayant, M, Maiti, M.K., Sundararajan, A.2025. Dietary pineapple peel ethanolic extract alleviates crowding stress in Labeo rohita fingerlings with enhancement of growth performance and IGF-1 expression, physio-biochemical profile, antioxidant status and immunological responses. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 320:116200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2024.116200 (IF:2.50)

Other Publications

  • Shamna N., Saiprasad Bhusare, Vidhya V and S. Jahageerdar. 2023. Nutrition of Clarias magur: a guide to optimal feed preparation for growth and health. Agri-India Today. 3(12):7-13.
  • Sahu N. P. and Shamna N. 2024. Publications, Research Areas, and Knowledge Gaps in Aquaculture Nutrition: Way Forward for the Sustainable Intensive Aquaculture. Souvenir of 13th IFAF,23-25 February 2024, pp.265.
  • Shamna N., Parimal Sardar, Sahu N.P. 2022. Leafmeal: An ideal replacer of de-oiled rice bran (DORB) in aquafeed. Aquapost, April: 11-17.
  • Sahu N.P., Manish, J. Shamna N., Tincy, V., Deo, A and Sardar, P. 2022. Outline of fish nutrition research to address the future challenges for sustainable aquaculture. Souvenir of Indian Fisheries Outlook Conference, 21-24 March 2022. ICAR-CIFRI, Kolkata, pp. 122-136.

  • Technical backstopping and demonstration of genetically selected Clarias magur (Maha Magur) breeding and aquaculture. (Principal Investigator, PI; Funding Agency: National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB); Budget: USD 40,000; Duration: 2025–2026)
  • Utilization of micro-algae Chlorella vulgaris (CV) in the diet of Clarias magur fingerlings (PI; Funding Agency: Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission (RGSTC), Govt of Maharashtra; Budget: USD 14,000; Duration: 2023–2025)
  • Improvement of Growth and Breeding Efficiency of Clarias magur Through Selective Breeding (Co-PI; Funding Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Budget: USD 66,000; Duration: 2022–2027)
  • Valorization of fruits and vegetable waste for aquafeed (PI; Funding Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Budget: USD 42,000; Duration: 2022–2025)
  • Evaluation of methanotrophic bacterial meal and extract on growth and immunity of Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) post larvae (StringBio Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka)
  • Strategies to Enhance Feed Intake and Growth in Carps During Winter Months (Co-PI; Funding Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Budget: USD 14,000; Duration: 2019–2022)
  • Development of comprehensive package of practices for ISW — Sub project: Zero water exchange indoor biofloc units in inland saline water (Co-PI; Project code: IXX13705; Duration: 2017–2019)
  • Improvement of harvest and post-harvest body weight of Clarias magur through genetic selection (Co-PI; Duration: 2018–2022)
  • Green feed for carps (Co-PI; Project code: IXX13630; Duration: 2017–2020)
  • Enhancing the utilization of non-food fish and seaweed through technology refinement and up-scaling — Sub Project Title: Innovative approaches towards sustainable production and use of selected live feed (Sub Project code: IXX14392; Duration: 2018–2020; Sub project coordinator: Ms. Shamna N.)
  • Development of Energy Efficient and Environment Protective Aquaculture Technology for Degraded Soils (Co-PI; Project code: OXX04102; Duration: 2017–2019)
  • Strategy to Enhance Feed Intake and Growth in Fish during Winter Months (Co-PI; Project code: CIFE-2019/5; Project code: IXX14997; Duration: 2019–2022)

Significant achievements in research & development

Technology

Sr.No.Product/Technology/IPRReferencePI/Co-PI
1CIFEvana: A species specific and system specific grow out culture Vannamei feed for Inland Saline AquacultureITMU technology number 24C/PD/0128 Licensed to Falcon Marine Exports Ltd (Feed Division), Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 14.07.24N.P. Sahu, S. Dasgupta, Sardar P., Shamna N, Varghese, T and Mahanta, K.N
2CIFETilaGrow: Grow out feedss for tilapia (GIFT) cultured in inland saline waterITMU technology number 25C/PD/145 Licensed toN.P. Sahu, Sardar, P., Shamna N., Varghese T. and Mahanta K.N., S. Dasgupta
3CIFEvruddhi: A non-enzymatic nutraceuticals to enhance compensatory growth in carpsITMU technology number 22C/PD/0066, Licensed to Amnion Biosciences Pvt Ltd on 28.03.25Shamna N., N.P. Sahu and Sardar, P.;
4CIFEbsf: Blacksoldier fly larvae (BSFL) based feed for shrimp and catfishITMU technology number 24C/PD/138 Licensed to Sharma Feed Supplements Trading Co., Punjab on 06.03.25Shamna N., Chandan G.M., Sai Prasad Bhusare, Babitha Rani, Sardar P., Jahageerdar, S., N.P. Sahu
5CIFEgreen: Leafmeal based feed for carpsITMU technology number 24C/PD/0129 Licensed to NRG Feeds, Madari, West Bengal on 19.08.24N.P. Sahu, Sardar P., Ashutosh D., Sikendra, K., Shamna N., Pailan G.H., D.K. Ghoshal
6CIFEwint: A winter growth promoter/booster feed premix for fishesITMU technology number 24C/PD/0137 Licensed toAshutosh D., Aklakur M.D., Manish J.,Shamna N., N.P. Sahu,Dhalongsiah R., Shivkumar, Tejaswini, K., Revathi A
7RAS based vertical live worm rearing unit (granted)382778-001; Dt: 05/04/2024Upasana Sahoo, Babitha Rani A.M, Shamna N. and Tejaswini.K
8A System and a Process for Preparing Protein Concentrate (Applied)202421025462 ; 28/03/2024Shamna N., Sahu N.P and Parimal Sardar
9Aquaculture Feed and a Process for its Preparation: A winter growth promoter/booster feed premix for fishes202521039588; 24.04.2025Ashutosh D., Aklakur M.D., Manish J., Shamna N., Sahu N.P, Dhalongsiah R., Shivkumar, Tejaswini, K., Revathi A
10Maha Magur: Genetically improved Clarias magur24.04.2022; NFFB, HyderabadShrinivas Jahageerdar, M.K. Pathan, Chanu T.I., Shamna N., Arun Sharma, Sunil Nayak

Awards

  • Padmashri S. Ayyappan Gold Medal 2025 for Best Young Fisheries Scientist by IFSI, Kolkata
  • Best Centre Scientist Award-2025 by ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai
  • Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury Best Young Scientist Award Best young faculty award (ICAR-CIFE endowment) 2024
  • Best Young scientist Award 2024, Institutional, ICAR-CIFE
  • Best Oral Presentation Award in 13th IFAF held at ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore
  • Best Oral Presentation Award in International Fisheries Congress & Expo 2024, KUFOS, Kochi, Kerala
  • Dr. A.P. Sharma Gold Medal & Best Young Scientist Award by Inland Fisheries Society of India, Kolkata
  • National Best Hindi Article award (Rashtriya Lekhan Pratiyogita) during Hindi pakhwada, 2018 for the article "Jaliyakrishi me eco-friendly feed matsyaaahar"