Characterization of microbiota in Arapaima gigas intestine and isolation of potential probiotic bacteria

ConclusionsThe absence of ARGs investigated, the potential to antagonize pathogens and favorable growth and survival characteristics indicates that these autochthonous isolates have the potential to be considered probiotics, which will be studied in future in vivo experiments. Significance and Impact of StudyThe present study has demonstrated, for the first time, the normal microbiota in the A. gigas intestine during different life stages and the presence of LAB strains. It also demonstrated LAB antibiotic resistance and antagonistic behavior against pathogens isolated from the same fish.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research