Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kappi, Valappil Anagha; Suma, Sarojini Title A name given to the resource Phytochemicals in Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Contributing to Growth and Disease Resistance in Goldfish (Carassius auratus Linn. 1758): Integration of Molecular Docking and Statistical Analyses Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Research Journal of Biotechnology;Volume;21;Issue;4;pp.173-181 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.25303/214rjbt1730181" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.25303/214rjbt1730181</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032453013?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032453013?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kappi V.A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560 029, India; Suma S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560 029, India Description An account of the resource The ornamental fish industry has experienced significant growth with species like goldfish (Carassius auratus) gaining popularity for their vibrant appearance and ease of care. However, bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Aeromonas hydrophila, pose a significant threat to fish health and market value. In this study, visibly diseased goldfish exhibiting symptoms such as fin rot, black spots, tail rotting and skin lesions were divided into control and treated groups. The treated group was fed lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)-coated pellets, while the control group received standard feed. Over a three-week trial, visual improvements, including the healing of fin rot were documented, demonstrating the effectiveness of lemongrass-enhanced feed in promoting recovery and growth. GC-MS analysis of fresh lemongrass leaves identified key bioactive compounds, including citral, tetra decanoic acid, trans-verbenol and 1-undecanol, known for their antimicrobial properties. These findings confirmed the presence of phytochemicals with potential therapeutic applications against bacterial infections. Molecular docking studies further evaluated the interactions of prominent lemongrass phytochemicals: Procyanidin B2, Diosmin, Catechin and Tricin, with A. hydrophila outer membrane protein (3OD9). The results demonstrated strong binding affinities with Procyanidin B2 showing the highest (-8.0 kcal/mol), followed by Diosmin (-7.8 kcal/mol), Catechin (-7.6 kcal/mol) and Tricin (-7.6 kcal/mol), indicating their potential to inhibit bacterial pathogenicity. This study highlights the dual role of lemongrass as a natural growth promoter and antibacterial agent, emphasizing its potential as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture. By effectively managing bacterial infections and improving fish health, lemongrass offers a promising solution for enhancing sustainability in aquaculture. 2026, World Researchers Associations. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource GC-MS analysis; Goldfish; Lemon grass; Molecular docking Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available World Researchers Associations Relation A related resource ISSN: 9736263; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online