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Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture.

Knowledge on the importance of associations between bacteria and microalgae in aquatic ecosystems is rather limited at the moment, mostly due to a lack of studies at the molecular and biochemical level of microorganisms. This paper discusses the current knowledge on microalgae–bacteria interactions...

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Main Authors: Mohd Ikhsan, Natrah Fatin, Bossier, Peter, Sorgeloos, Patrick, Md. Yusoff, Fatimah, Defoirdt, Tom
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Published: John Wiley & Sons 2013
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29436/1/Significance%20of%20microalgal.pdf
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spelling my.upm.eprints.294362015-10-07T08:09:16Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29436/ Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture. Mohd Ikhsan, Natrah Fatin Bossier, Peter Sorgeloos, Patrick Md. Yusoff, Fatimah Defoirdt, Tom Knowledge on the importance of associations between bacteria and microalgae in aquatic ecosystems is rather limited at the moment, mostly due to a lack of studies at the molecular and biochemical level of microorganisms. This paper discusses the current knowledge on microalgae–bacteria interactions and their potential impacts on the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture. Current findings suggest that the interactions are complex and specific. The release of stimulatory products by bacteria that enhance the growth of microalgae, and vice versa, indicates the existence of mutualistic relations. Other factors, such as signalling between bacteria and microalgae, may also play an important role. Although these interactions may be of significant importance, to date, only a few findings have been reported on the use of consortia consisting of microalgae and bacteria for practical purposes. Interestingly, these results pointed out that a combination of microalgae and bacteria is often better than using either of them alone. Further research is needed to obtain a thorough understanding of the mechanisms behind the interactions between these microorganisms, including the identification of active compounds. This knowledge will enable the selection of appropriate consortia for different applications in aquaculture, including disease control and high and sustainable production of feed. John Wiley & Sons 2013-03 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29436/1/Significance%20of%20microalgal.pdf Mohd Ikhsan, Natrah Fatin and Bossier, Peter and Sorgeloos, Patrick and Md. Yusoff, Fatimah and Defoirdt, Tom (2013) Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture. Reviews in Aquaculture, 6 (1). pp. 48-61. ISSN 1753-5131 10.1111/raq.12024 English
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description Knowledge on the importance of associations between bacteria and microalgae in aquatic ecosystems is rather limited at the moment, mostly due to a lack of studies at the molecular and biochemical level of microorganisms. This paper discusses the current knowledge on microalgae–bacteria interactions and their potential impacts on the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture. Current findings suggest that the interactions are complex and specific. The release of stimulatory products by bacteria that enhance the growth of microalgae, and vice versa, indicates the existence of mutualistic relations. Other factors, such as signalling between bacteria and microalgae, may also play an important role. Although these interactions may be of significant importance, to date, only a few findings have been reported on the use of consortia consisting of microalgae and bacteria for practical purposes. Interestingly, these results pointed out that a combination of microalgae and bacteria is often better than using either of them alone. Further research is needed to obtain a thorough understanding of the mechanisms behind the interactions between these microorganisms, including the identification of active compounds. This knowledge will enable the selection of appropriate consortia for different applications in aquaculture, including disease control and high and sustainable production of feed.
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author Mohd Ikhsan, Natrah Fatin
Bossier, Peter
Sorgeloos, Patrick
Md. Yusoff, Fatimah
Defoirdt, Tom
spellingShingle Mohd Ikhsan, Natrah Fatin
Bossier, Peter
Sorgeloos, Patrick
Md. Yusoff, Fatimah
Defoirdt, Tom
Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture.
author_facet Mohd Ikhsan, Natrah Fatin
Bossier, Peter
Sorgeloos, Patrick
Md. Yusoff, Fatimah
Defoirdt, Tom
author_sort Mohd Ikhsan, Natrah Fatin
title Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture.
title_short Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture.
title_full Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture.
title_fullStr Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture.
title_full_unstemmed Significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture.
title_sort significance of microalgal–bacterial interactions for aquaculture.
publisher John Wiley & Sons
publishDate 2013
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29436/1/Significance%20of%20microalgal.pdf
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