Aquaculture plays an increasingly significant role in improving the sustainability of global
fish production. This sector has been intensified with the advent of new husbandry practices …

The body of work relating to the gut microbiota of fish is dwarfed by that on humans and
mammals. However, it is a field that has had historical interest and has grown significantly …

It is well known that healthy gut microbiota is essential to promote host health and well‐
being. The intestinal microbiota of endothermic animals as well as fish are classified as …

Siderophores are organic compounds with low molecular masses that are produced by
microorganisms and plants growing under low iron conditions. The primary function of these …

There is a rapidly growing literature, indicating success of probiotics and prebiotics in
immunomodulation, namely the stimulation of innate, cellular and humoral immune …

The gut microbiome of vertebrates plays an integral role in host health by stimulating
development of the immune system, aiding in nutrient acquisition and outcompeting …

Indigenous microbiota play a critical role in the lives of their vertebrate hosts. In human and
mouse models it is increasingly clear that innate and adaptive immunity develop in close …

The shrimp farming industry is receiving increasing attention globally. However, extending
the frontiers of the industry has been a challenge as high stocking density often increases …

Species of Bacillus are spore-forming bacteria that are resistant to aggressive physical and
chemical conditions, with various species showing unusual physiological features enabling …

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, aquaculture is growing more rapidly
than all other animal food-production sectors (www. fao. org). Its contribution to global …