Assembly of a synthetic microbial community to ferment rice (Oryza sativa) bran for aquaculture feedstuff.

Raw materials of plant origin, such as rice bran (Oryza sativa; RB), are promising alternatives to fishmeal in aquaculture feeds, offering a low-cost solution. However, due to antinutritional factors and reduced digestibility, direct use of RB is limited. Fermentation is an effective, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly technique that improves the nutritional quality of RB, enhancing nutrient availability and digestibility and reducing harmful compounds.