Publications by authors named "Uthpala Padeniya"
Biofloc technology is a rearing technique that maintains desired water quality by manipulating carbon and nitrogen and their inherent mixture of organic matter and microbes. Beneficial microorganisms in biofloc systems produce bioactive metabolites that may deter the growth of pathogenic microbes. As little is known about the interaction of biofloc systems and the addition of probiotics, this study focused on this integration to manipulate the microbial community and its interactions within biofloc systems.
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- - The study demonstrates that using probiotics in aquaculture, specifically 19 strains of live lactic acid bacteria (LAB), can enhance the health and growth of Zebrafish larvae compared to those raised in regular water or treated with antibiotics.
- - Probiotic-treated larvae showed better morphological development, survival rates, and increased mitochondrial activity, indicating improved metabolic function and faster nutrient absorption.
- - Microbial analysis revealed that probiotic treatment led to a more diverse and beneficial microbiome in the larvae, while the antibiotic-treated group had the least diverse microbiome and the control group was more diverse than the antibiotic group.
Aquaculture plays an increasingly significant role in improving the sustainability of global fish production. This sector has been intensified with the advent of new husbandry practices and the development of new technology. However, the increasing intensification and indiscriminate commercialized farming has enhanced the vulnerability of cultivated aquatic species to damage from pathogens.
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