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This book sheds light on the major
functions of microbial communities in
aquaculture ecosystems, showing that by
recycling nutrients, degrading organic
matter and preventing disease outbreaks, a
variety of microbes are truly beneficial
to a wide range of aquaculture industries.
It discusses how deteriorating
environmental quality enables some
microbial strains to trigger disease,
describes the development of highly
sustainable tools to improve water
quality, and identifies crucial factors
that endanger microbial homeostasis in
aquaculture ecosystems.
The book also covers post-antibiotic
approaches for preventing and treating
opportunistic microbial infections based
on harnessing environmental and
fish-associated microbial communities.
Furthermore, it explores how manipulating
and engineering these complex microbial
communities using bio-agents such as
probiotics, phages, natural nutritional
additives, or with fine-tuned biofilters
will open the door for new ways to develop
a more sustainable and cost-effective
aquaculture industry. Including an
accessible presentation of modern
high-throughput sequencing technology to
identify host-microbial interactions in
aquaculture ecosystems, this book is a
valuable resource for scientists,
aquaculture and fishery experts,
sustainability enthusiasts and scholars in
the areas of biology and marine
agriculture.
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