Probiotics as Antiviral Agents in Shrimp Aquaculture
Joint Authors
Viswanath, Buddolla
Sai Gopal, D. V. R.
Lakshmi, Bestha
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Shrimp farming is an aquaculture business for the cultivation of marine shrimps or prawns for human consumption and is now considered as a major economic and food production sector as it is an increasingly important source of protein available for human consumption.
Intensification of shrimp farming had led to the development of a number of diseases, which resulted in the excessive use of antimicrobial agents, which is finally responsible for many adverse effects.
Currently, probiotics are chosen as the best alternatives to these antimicrobial agents and they act as natural immune enhancers, which provoke the disease resistance in shrimp farm.
Viral diseases stand as the major constraint causing an enormous loss in the production in shrimp farms.
Probiotics besides being beneficial bacteria also possess antiviral activity.
Exploitation of these probiotics in treatment and prevention of viral diseases in shrimp aquaculture is a novel and efficient method.
This review discusses the benefits of probiotics and their criteria for selection in shrimp aquaculture and their role in immune power enhancement towards viral diseases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lakshmi, Bestha& Viswanath, Buddolla& Sai Gopal, D. V. R.. 2013. Probiotics as Antiviral Agents in Shrimp Aquaculture. Journal of Pathogens،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lakshmi, Bestha…[et al.]. Probiotics as Antiviral Agents in Shrimp Aquaculture. Journal of Pathogens No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lakshmi, Bestha& Viswanath, Buddolla& Sai Gopal, D. V. R.. Probiotics as Antiviral Agents in Shrimp Aquaculture. Journal of Pathogens. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471070
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471070