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Validated plant extract offers measurable tissue recovery in disease-challenged aquaculture

Bacterial diseases from *Edwardsiella ictaluri*, *Aeromonas veronii* and *Vibrio parahaemolyticus* are constraining Basa fish farming in the Mekong Delta, while heavy antibiotic use raises resistance concerns. A new study validates *Annona glabra* methanolic leaf extract as a promising alternative. It inhibited all three pathogens, showed measurable antioxidant capacity, and in challenged fish, dietary supplementation reduced mortality, preserved growth, and improved tissue recovery, often outperforming doxycycline. This is a credible step toward integrated, plant-based solutions for aquaculture health.