Isolation and identification of serotonin compound from banana hump: a reproductive stimulant for tiger shrimp broodstock enhancement.

Background: The banana plant is claimed to contain a serotonin compound that has the potential to stimulate and improve the reproductive performance of crustacean species. This study aimed to isolate and characterize the serotonin compound from the banana hump and its application to enhance the reproductive performance of tiger shrimp broodstock.

Methods: Banana hump as a part of the plant was extracted by using the maceration technique.