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 | Synapse
May 6, 2026Open Access
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
Key Points
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.
Abstract
nursery culture. This study supports the use of targeted, host-associated probiotics to improve the performance of hatchery-bred milkfish fry and mitigate key challenges in nursery production systems.