A recent study has shown that the leaves of the common talisay (also known as the Indian or tropical almond tree) improve the survival of the ayungin larvae, or silver therapon (Leiopotherapon plumbeus) a freshwater fish consumed by many Filipinos. Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) scientist Dr. Frolan Aya conducted a study which proved that the talisay leaves, when added and allowed to decompose in fish culture tanks, resulted to 48 percent survival of ayungin larvae, whereas those without the leaf substrate only achieved a 27 percent survival rate. Aya’s study co-authored by Vicar Stella Nillasca, Mary Jane Sayco and Luis Maria Garcia was published this year in the 66th volume of the journal Ichthyological Research.

Talisay leaves may 'revolutionize' PH aquaculture. (2019, December 21). Panay News, p. 9.