Gut‐Derived Lactic Acid Bacteria, Pediococcus pentosaceus , Enhances Growth Performance and Resistance to Pathogenic Vibrio harveyi of Hatchery‐Bred Milkfish ( Chanos chanos ) in Nursery Culture

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• To evaluate the effect of Pediococcus pentosaceus on growth performance and disease resistance of milkfish fry.
• Used Pediococcus pentosaceus as a probiotic in nursery culture of hatchery-bred milkfish.
• Assessed growth performance and resistance to Vibrio harveyi.
• Milkfish receiving the probiotic showed improved growth rates compared to control groups.
• Increased resistance to Vibrio harveyi led to lower mortality rates in treated fish.