Acta Vet. Brno 2010, 79: 543-550

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201079040543

Effect of Propolis on the Fish Muscular Development and Histomorphometrical Characteristics

Salvatore Velotto1, Claudia Vitale1, Ettore Varricchio2, Antonio Crasto1

1University of Study of Naples Federico II, Department of Soil, Plant, Environmental and Animal Production Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Portici, Italy
2University of Study of Sannio, Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Benevento, Italy

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