Probiotics in Aquaculture: From Functional Microbes to Sustainable Solutions
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editors
Interests: probiotic; aquaculture; pathogen; challenge; sea bass; veterinary; microorganisms
Interests: probiotics; aquaculture; microbiology; antimicrobial resistance; host-pathogen interactions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid expansion of aquaculture has provided enormous benefits; however, the industry is not exempt from biological and environmental pressures. Infectious diseases, deterioration of water quality, fish welfare concerns, and antimicrobial resistance represent major challenges threatening the sustainability and productivity of aquaculture systems worldwide. Therefore, the implementation of effective preventive strategies is essential for the continued development of the sector.
In this context, probiotics have emerged as a promising and sustainable alternative to conventional antimicrobial approaches. Probiotics can improve host health through multiple mechanisms of action, including pathogen inhibition, modulation of the immune response, and enhancement of host–microbiome interactions. However, their effects may vary depending on the probiotic strain, dosage, and administration strategy. Recent advances in microbiome research, immunology, and omics technologies have considerably expanded our understanding of the multifunctional roles of probiotics in aquatic organisms.
Despite the growing interest in this field, important knowledge gaps remain regarding strain-specific effects, mechanisms of action, and long-term efficacy under commercial aquaculture conditions.
This Special Issue aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for innovative research focused on probiotic characterization, host-microbiome interactions, fish health and welfare, and sustainable aquaculture strategies. This topic aligns closely with the journal’s scope, particularly in the areas of animal health, microbial biotechnology, disease prevention, and sustainable aquaculture production systems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Probiotic characterization, selection, and mechanisms of action
- Host-microbiome interactions, gut health, and fish welfare
- Immunomodulation and disease prevention Omics approaches and next-generation probiotics in aquaculture
- Commercial applications and sustainable aquaculture strategies
Dr. Luis Monzón-Atienza
Prof. Dr. José Ramos-Vivas
Prof. Dr. Felix Acosta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- probiotics
- aquaculture
- fish health
- microbiome
- immunomodulation
- gut health
- sustainability
- disease prevention
- host–microbe interactions
- antimicrobial resistance
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