Article
Fisheries
Asma Ahmadi, Dara Bagheri, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Vahid Morshedi, Marina Paolucci
Summary: This study demonstrates that dietary supplementation of polyphenols has positive effects on the growth, immune response, and liver oxidative status of Asian sea bass juveniles.
Article
Fisheries
Mai Dang, Tran Duc Dien, Ut Phan Van, Vo Thi Ha, Vu Viet Dung, Nguyen Trinh Duc Hieu, Viet Cuong Hua, Nguyen Thi Kim Hue, Nguyen Thi Thu Giang, Vu Huu Truong, Ha Thanh Dong
Summary: Barramundi, an economically important species in the Asia-Pacific region, has been threatened by various infectious diseases including the newly emerging Lates calcarifer herpes virus (LCHV). This study investigated the histology of LCHV outbreaks and identified a pathognomonic feature, the presence of intra-nuclear inclusion bodies (IIBs), in infected fish. Experimental infection confirmed the presence of IIBs in multiple organs, providing a valuable tool for the histological diagnosis and surveillance of this viral disease in barramundi farming countries.
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Environmental Sciences
Mujiao Xie, Peng Xu, Weiguo Zhou, Xiangrong Xu, Hengxiang Li, Weihong He, Weizhong Yue, Li Zhang, Dewen Ding, Anning Suo
Summary: This study assessed the potential effects of conventional and biodegradable microplastics on juvenile Lates calcarifer. Both types of microplastics accumulated in the fish's gastrointestinal tracts without causing mortality. Microplastics exposure did not induce significant antioxidant response, but had an impact on intestinal microbiome and proteome. Biodegradable microplastics had a greater impact on microbial diversity and protein alteration.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Yu-Chi Wang, Hsin-Yun Lin, Poh-Shing Chang
Summary: This study evaluates the probiotic potential of GM-Lac, a mixture of four lactic acid bacteria strains, in fish aquaculture. Each strain demonstrated antimicrobial activity against common aquaculture pathogens. Fish fed with GM-Lac exhibited improved growth performance, intestinal health, muscle amino acid composition, and disease resistance. The study concludes that GM-Lac is recommended as a probiotic supplement in aquaculture practice.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Alexander O. Kasumyan, Olga M. Isaeva, Le T. K. Oanh
Summary: Fish meal is a limiting factor for fish feed development. The use of forage fish as a protein source in fish feed is unsustainable and hinders the aquaculture industry. Researchers have explored alternative protein sources, such as food industry by-products and local raw materials. This study found that most echinoderm species are unpalatable for barramundi fish and should not be recommended as an ingredient in barramundi feed.
Article
Fisheries
Muhammad A. B. Siddik, Md Javed Foysal, Ravi Fotedar, David S. Francis, Sanjay K. Gupta
Summary: The study demonstrated that the combined effects of probiotic yeast and lactic acid bacteria significantly improved the growth performance and immune response of juvenile barramundi, as well as increasing microbial diversity and promoting gut health.
Article
Fisheries
Kensuke Ichida, Reoto Tani, Somkiat Sreebun, Araya Jangprai, Pailin Pasomboon, Ryosuke Yazawa, Goro Yoshizaki, Surintorn Boonanuntanasarn
Summary: Selective breeding is crucial for sustainable aquaculture, and barramundi is no exception. Developing a germ cell transplantation method is essential for preserving diverse genetic characteristics. Transplanting frozen germ cells into recipients is a powerful tool for obtaining the next generation.
Article
Fisheries
Fazel Zoheiri, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Mina Ahangarzadeh, Thora Lieke, Hien Van Doan
Summary: An 8-week husbandry trial was conducted to investigate the effects of graded levels of dietary fulvic acid (FA) on the growth, stress, and disease resistance of Asian seabass juveniles. The results showed that moderate levels of FA supplementation can enhance growth and disease resistance, while excessive levels may have negative impacts.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Alireza Jahanbani, Ali Shahriari, Takavar Mohammadian
Summary: This study aims to investigate the adaptation of Asian sea bass to increased ammonia content in fish tanks with different populations. The results showed that overcrowding fish in a tank and increasing ammonia levels led to a decrease in production efficiency. The Asian sea bass activates the urea cycle in the liver to convert ammonia into urea as a way to cope with high ammonia levels.
Article
Fisheries
Celestine Terence, Jose A. Domingos, Joseph Angelo Uichanco, Yann Monteil, Loic Monteil, Emmanuel De Braux, Quyen Q. T. Banh, Susan Gibson-Kueh, Dean R. Jerry
Summary: The study in Singapore found that barramundi farmed in sea cages are undergoing precocious sex change, with a decrease in male individuals and an increase in females as early as 2-3 years old. This phenomenon challenges hatcheries in selecting and maintaining male fish for breeding purposes, and further investigation is needed to understand the causes of this early sex change.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Adrien F. Marc, Jarrod L. Guppy, Paige Bauer, Peter Mulvey, Dean R. Jerry, Damien B. B. P. Paris
Summary: This study optimized advanced tools to evaluate the sperm function of barramundi, a tropical finfish species popular in aquaculture. The findings provide insights for future research on male fertility and reproductive constraints in captive-bred broodstock, highlighting the importance of assessing sperm quality for commercial spawns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengyi Fu, Jian G. Qin, Zhenhua Ma, Gang Yu
Summary: This study revealed that acidification of the water environment can cause tissue damage to the head kidney of juvenile L. calcarifer, resulting in significant weakening of immune function. Juvenile L. calcarifer exhibited different coping strategies to different levels of acute acidification stress, but all led to the extensive weakening of head kidney immune function. Through transcriptional analysis, it was found that the response of L. calcarifer head kidney to acidification increased with the severity of acidification level. Additionally, certain immune-related genes were identified to have the most correlation with other genes in the correlation network analysis.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Richard Le Boucher, Weiqiang Chung, Jessalin Ng Kai Lin, Lydia Shun En Tan, Zhi Weng Josiah Poon, Co Sin Lee
Summary: Efficient aquaculture management requires optimizing feed intake to balance fish productivity and environmental waste. Automated feeders with daily feed intake (DFI) prediction capabilities are popular for achieving this balance. This study optimized DFI prediction using various learning algorithms and nonlinear functional forms, showing that feed selection, fish characteristics, and environmental factors significantly impact DFI. Nonlinear models demonstrated higher accuracy, and the use of adaptive algorithms facilitated the development of effective DFI prediction models.
Article
Fisheries
Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Omid Safari, Rahim Oosooli, Shapour Mehrjooyan, Mojtaba Zabayeh Najafabadi, Seyed Javad Hoseini, Hamid Saghavi, Javad Monem
Summary: The study found that intermediate salinities between 6% and 12% are recommended for the culture of these euryhaline species.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marcos Edgar Herkenhoff, Igor Ucella Dantas de Medeiros, Luiz Henrique Grotto Garutti, Mateus Kawata Salgaco, Katia Sivieri, Susana Marta Isay Saad
Summary: This study evaluated the functional attributes of fermented milk containing cashew by-product (CB) in probiotic and starter culture conditions. The findings showed that strains cultured in the CB-containing formulation exhibited higher antioxidant activity and total phenolic content. These strains also demonstrated improved survival rate after in vitro gastrointestinal simulation, highlighting the potential of CB as a healthy and sustainable product.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mostafa Salehi, Dara Bagheri, Ebrahim Sotoudeh, Ahmad Ghasemi, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of propionic acid (PA) and a multi-strain Bacillus spp. probiotic on the performance of Asian sea bass fry. The results showed that supplementing the diet with 10 g PA/kg or a mixture of Bacillus spp. probiotic improved the growth rate and feed conversion ratio of the fish. Additionally, the additives enhanced the activity of digestive enzymes and antioxidant enzymes, and promoted the expression of related genes in the fish liver.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Asma Ahmadi, Dara Bagheri, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Vahid Morshedi, Marina Paolucci
Summary: This study demonstrates that dietary supplementation of polyphenols has positive effects on the growth, immune response, and liver oxidative status of Asian sea bass juveniles.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Alireza Allafchian, Mohammad Fathi, Seyed Amir Hossein Jalali
Summary: Hybrid nanofibrous 3D scaffolds containing Aloe vera, polyvinyl alcohol, and tetracycline hydrochloride are fabricated by electrospinning for cell culture applications. The polysaccharides in Aloe vera gel enhance the biocompatibility of the scaffolds. The scaffolds show favorable fiber diameter, tensile strength, and inhibitory effect against bacteria, making them promising for cell growth.
Article
Fisheries
Neda Fazeli, Seyed Amir Hossein Jalali, Akram Sadat Naeemi, Hojjatolah Zamani
Summary: The overuse of antibiotics in the fish farming industry has led to an increase in bacterial resistance. In this study, the antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of sea anemone-isolated bacteria against Yersinia ruckeri were evaluated. It was found that a Vibrio parahaemolyticus extract displayed the most efficient activity against Yersinia ruckeri and affected biofilm formation.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Omid Khademzade, Preeta Kochanian, Mohammad Zakeri, Sayyed Mohammad Hadi Alavi, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh
Summary: A three-month research investigated the effects of supplementing a plant protein-rich diet with selenium nanoparticles on sperm kinetics, fertilization capacity, and antioxidative responses in Arabian yellowfin sea bream males. The results showed that supplementing the diet with 2-4mg Se-N/kg improved sperm kinetics and enhanced fertility potential in A. arabicus males.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Alireza Allafchian, Seyed Amir Hossein Jalali, Seyede Zohreh Mirahmadi Zare, Razieh Amiri
Summary: In this study, silver nanoparticles were successfully fabricated using an extract from Poa bulbosa as a reducing agent. The properties of the nanoparticles were characterized using spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, TEM, and DLS, and their strong antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhimurium was demonstrated.
MICRO & NANO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Aliakbar Ghaffarizadeh, Ebrahim Sotoudeh, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Ali Mohammad Sanati, Ahmad Ghasemi
Summary: This study examined the effects of dietary selenium nanoparticles (Se-N) on the performance of whiteleg shrimp juveniles. The results showed that supplementing the diet with Se-N improved the growth performance and feed conversion ratio of the shrimp. Increasing levels of Se-N in the diet also led to higher selenium levels in the shrimp's body. Additionally, Se-N supplementation increased the activities of certain enzymes and reduced oxidative stress in the shrimp.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Mohammad Hossein Khanjani, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Moslem Sharifinia, Mauricio Gustavo Coelho Emerenciano
Summary: Finding high-value alternative protein sources for sparing fish meal in aquafeeds is essential for sustainable development in aquaculture. Recent research suggests that biofloc can be a promising option due to its protein and lipid content, as well as its beneficial microorganisms and nutrients. Incorporating biofloc into feeds can improve growth, feed efficiency, and immune health.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christian Giommi, Marta Lombo, Nina Montik, Michela Paolucci, Valentina Notarstefano, Giovanni Delli Carpini, Andrea Ciavattini, Antonio Ragusa, Francesca Maradonna, Elisabetta Giorgini, Oliana Carnevali
Summary: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and small-for-gestational-age (SGA) are metabolic-related diseases that can occur during pregnancy. This study investigated the changes in the placental chorionic villi (CVs) of GDM and SGA patients. The results showed higher levels of SOD-1 and CAT in GDM placentae, which may be related to the hyperglycemic environment. Lipid composition and structure of the placenta were altered in both pathologies, with SGA inducing lipid peroxidation and reducing collagen deposition in the CVs. The cannabinoid system does not seem to be involved in these two pathologies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Jerry Maria Sojan, Caterina Licini, Fabio Marcheggiani, Oliana Carnevali, Luca Tiano, Monica Mattioli-Belmonte, Francesca Maradonna
Summary: In this study, the potential of two probiotics, Bacillus subtilis and Lactococcus lactis, alone or in combination with vitamin D, to regulate the transcription of genes involved in the ossification process in human osteoblast cell line was explored. The results showed that the extract of B. subtilis significantly increased the transcription and translation of alkaline phosphatase (ALPL), indicating its substantial osteogenic impact on osteoblasts. Furthermore, B. subtilis extract could enhance extracellular matrix mineralization, outperforming the effects of L. lactis and vitamin D. These findings also supported the use of probiotic extracts rather than live cells in investigating the effects of probiotics in vitro.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Giorgia Gioacchini, Sara Filippi, Rossella Debernardis, Luca Marisaldi, Riccardo Aiese Cigliano, Oliana Carnevali
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the cross-talk among metabolism, stress response, immune system and reproduction in immature and mature female swordfish. Transcriptomic and histological analysis revealed that mature females have compromised detoxification capacity and immune system, indicating higher susceptibility to environmental stress and pollutants during the reproductive season.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Giulia Chemello, Viola Faraoni, Valentina Notarstefano, Francesca Maradonna, Oliana Carnevali, Giorgia Gioacchini
Summary: Microplastic accumulation in aquatic environments poses a potential risk to wildlife and ecosystem stability. This study examined the presence of microplastics in cuttlefish eggs for the first time, specifically in embryos and yolk. The findings suggest that the common cuttlefish is exposed to microplastics from early-life stages, which may have implications for embryo health and development.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisabetta Damiani, Fiorenza Sella, Paola Astolfi, Roberta Galeazzi, Oliana Carnevali, Francesca Maradonna
Summary: The demand for organic UV filters as active components in sunscreen products has increased rapidly due to growing awareness of the hazards of UV radiation. However, their extensive use has raised concerns about their effects on aquatic organisms. This study used zebrafish to investigate the effects of exposure to a derivative of the popular UV filter octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC), called tempol-methoxycinnamate (TMC). The results showed that while OMC exposure increased stress and oxidative response genes, TMC had reduced toxicity and exhibited antioxidant activity. Furthermore, TMC and OMC showed different interactions with hormone receptors, suggesting TMC as a more environmentally friendly alternative UV filter.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Francesca Maradonna, Mehwish Faheem, Ramasamy Harikrishnan, Gunapathy Devi, Einar Ringo, Hien Van Doan, Ghasem Ashouri, Giorgia Gioacchini, Oliana Carnevali
Summary: Ornamental fish husbandry faces challenges and losses, such as transport stress and disease outbreaks. This review discusses measures to prevent or control fish diseases and the role of natural and sustainable microbial feed additives (such as probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics) in enhancing the health, reducing transport stress, and promoting growth and reproduction of farmed ornamental fish. The review aims to fill the knowledge gap in advanced and sustainable practices in ornamental fish production.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Abdolreza Jahanbakhshi, Sajjad Pourmozaffar, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Ibrahim Adeshina, Sarahi Vega-Heredia
Summary: The study found that supplementing goldfish with 400 mg/kg of GSPE improved their growth and health condition. Compared to the control group, goldfish fed with GSPE-supplemented diets showed higher weight gain, specific growth rate, and lower feed conversion ratio. The fillet lipid decreased and protein levels increased in the fish fed GSPE-supplemented diets. Serum triglyceride, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase levels were also decreased in these groups.
ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Hunter S. Bailey, Ashley N. Fincannon, Lee A. Fuiman
Summary: This study investigated the transfer of fatty acids from broodstock diets to eggs and the time needed for the eggs to equilibrate to the diet in Southern flounder. The findings indicate that different diet treatments significantly affect the fatty acid composition of eggs, and it takes 8-16 weeks for the eggs to adapt to changes in the adult diet. These results are important for improving broodstock diets and feeding protocols in stock-enhancement programs.
Article
Fisheries
Yu Liu, Mingtao Lei, Hector Victor, Yan Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of replacing raw fish diet with a formulated diet in commercial farming of large yellow croaker, which can increase fish survival and yield, and reduce feed cost and body lipid deposition.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lize San, Yucong Yang, Yuehong Tao, Jiangong Ren, Yufeng Liu, Zhongwei He, Jiashuo Di, Ziteng Pei, Guixing Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: Gynogenesis is an effective technique for establishing homogeneous lines and confirming potential chromosomal mechanisms of sex determination in fish. This study successfully induced gynogenetic families in Thamnaconus modestus and established a complete method for gynogenesis induction.
Article
Fisheries
Julieta C. Martinelli, Megan Considine, Helen R. Casendino, Carolyn M. Tarpey, Isadora Jimenez-Hidalgo, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Teri L. King, Lorenz Hauser, Steven Rumrill, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: Shell-boring polychaetes have caused significant damage to mariculture operations worldwide, particularly in the US Pacific region. This study provides a comprehensive dataset on the prevalence, species distribution, and environmental associations of these parasites, highlighting the impact of season, culturing methods, and environmental factors on infestation.
Article
Fisheries
Juan Gao, Xueshan Li, Kangle Lu, Kai Song, Jian Zhang, Ling Wang, Chunxiao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and metamorphosis rate of bullfrog tadpoles. The optimal dietary protein level for bullfrog tadpoles was estimated to be 42.49%-46.50% of the diet.
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Li, Lijun Duan, Dongsheng Jin, Yuxin Chen, Yirong Lou, Qianjin Zhou, Zhongjie Xu, Fangjie Chen, Hongxian Chen, Guizong Xu, Maocang Yan, Guanjun Yang, Jianfei Lu, Yanjun Zhang, Jiong Chen
Summary: This study developed a centrifugal microfluidic chip with on-chip RPA to detect five pathogenic microorganisms. The chip enabled the parallel analysis of six genetic markers from a single sample and allowed for the highly automated detection of multiple samples. Compared with PCR and DNA sequencing, the on-chip RPA assay showed high sensitivity and specificity for detecting multiple pathogens in shrimp aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Xingchen Huo, Pengxu Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Qian Liu, Qingqing Tian, Lingjie Tang, Maolin Lv, Zhaohui Wei, Chunrong Yang, Jianguo Su
Summary: Bacterial diseases in aquaculture ponds have negative effects on sustainable development. The use of composite I20 biotherapy has been shown to effectively treat bacterial diseases in bullfrog ponds, providing a new strategy for controlling bacterial diseases in aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Peng Yin, Takaya Saito, Per Gunnar Fjelldal, Bjorn Tharandur Bjornsson, Sofie Charlotte Remo, Sandeep Sharma, Rolf Erik Olsen, Kristin Hamre
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of seasonal changes in temperature and photoperiod on the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon at the molecular level. The research findings suggest that the changing photoperiod and temperature influenced the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon, highlighting the importance of oxidative status in the ecological implications.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas Oppong Mensah, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Emmanuel Tetteh-Doku Mensah, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Frank Osei Tutu, Anthony Donkor
Summary: This study investigates aquaculture farmers' preference for climate-smart aquaculture insurance products, the challenges they face, and their preferred insurance coverage. The results show that farmers prefer Climate-Induced Aquaculture Stock Mortality Insurance and the most significant constraint is the delay in claim settlement.
Article
Fisheries
Qiu-Ping Chai, Pei Wu, Wei-Dan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hong-Mei Ren, Xiao-Wan Jin, Lin Feng, Xiao-Qiu Zhou
Summary: The study found that appropriate levels of potassium diformate (KDF) can enhance the immune defense and mediate the inflammatory process in fish, possibly through the regulation of T cell differentiation via JAK-STAT and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Tian Zhu, Haomin Jia, Haopeng Zhang, Yujing Xiao, Cui Han, Jiaxin Yang
Summary: Chicken manure has significant effects on the cultivation of Chlorella and rotifers. The optimal amount of chicken manure extract for continuous cultivation is 10 mLL-1. Chicken manure can promote the growth of Chlorella and improve the fatty acid composition, indirectly enhancing the growth condition and fatty acid content of rotifers.
Article
Fisheries
Zheng Luo, Yang Yu, Zhenning Bao, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study analyzed the heritability and genetic correlation of two growth traits in Pacific white shrimp and evaluated the genomic prediction using different genomic selection models. The results showed that the NeuralNet model had the highest prediction accuracy and better prospects for predicting shrimp growth traits.
Article
Fisheries
Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Karl B. Andree, Dolors Furones, Paul G. Holhorea, Josep A. Calduch-Giner, Jose J. Pastor, Marc Vinas, Jaume Perez-Sanchez, Sofia Morais, Enric Gisbert
Summary: Supplementing diets with a combination of spice oleoresins can reduce lipid accumulation and inflammation in farmed fish. The combination of spice oleoresins also has an immunomodulatory effect on the fish's intestinal immune system, potentially offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
Article
Fisheries
Beibei Zhao, Renhui Mei, Le Li, Di Hu, Lei Li
Summary: This study reveals that JfCXCL8_L1a and JfCXCL8_L1b have different immune pathways, and JfCXCL8_L1b plays a significant role in enhancing the adaptive immunity of T cell-dependent antigen.
Article
Fisheries
Yuhang Liu, Danying Cao, Nan Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Qingsong Zhu, Lian Su, Fatima Altaf, Qianqian Zhang, Haokun Liu, Yongming Li, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Aihua Li, Yaping Wang, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: Based on previous research, sinomenine has been found to protect mucosal immunity in farmed fish species by preventing intestinal pathological changes and regulating gene expression related to inflammation. It also enhances immune homeostasis and controls the growth of pathogenic bacteria.