Bacteria with Antibacterial Activities Isolated from Magallana Gigas Microbiota as Potential Probiotics Against Vibrio Aestuarianus Infections in Oyster Farming

Introduction: Oyster farming is a significant industry worldwide, but it is threatened by various diseases such as Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome or vibriosis. V. aestuarianus is a major cause of mortality for market-size oysters, resulting in significant economic losses for oyster farmers. Among the various control methods developed, probiotics appear to be a promising approach. More specifically, the use of the antibacterial activity of bacteria from the natural microbiota of the oyster Magallana gigas appears to be a sustainable solution against V. aestuarianus infections.Results: Our study investigated the probiotic potential of bacteria isolated from the microbiota of M. gigas oysters. We screened a collection of 334 bacteria against eight target pathogens, including V. aestuarianus, and identified 78 bacteria with antibacterial activity for which eight retained this activity in their culture supernatants. Five strains were selected for further testing and exposed to oysters prior to V. aestuarianus infection. Our results show that four strains significantly reduced oyster mortality, with a maximum reduction of 70%. In addition, changes in oyster microbiota composition were observed following exposure, but the administered bacteria were not detected in the microbiota.Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate the potential of oyster microbiota-derived bacteria as probiotics for disease control in oyster farming. This approach could provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for the oyster farming industry. Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and to develop effective probiotic-based strategies for preventing V. aestuarianus infection.

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Magallana gigas, Antibacterial activities, Microbiota, Vibrio aestuarianus, Aquaculture

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Dantan Luc, Travers Agnes, Dégremont Lionel, Morga Benjamin, Carcassonne Prunelle, Mege Mickael, Fleury Yannick, Petton Bruno, Maurouard Elise, Allienne Jean-François, Courtay Gaelle, Romatif Oceane, Lami Raphaël, Intertaglia Laurent, Gueguen Yannick, Vidal Dupiol Jeremie, Cosseau Céline, Toulza Eve (2025). Bacteria with Antibacterial Activities Isolated from Magallana Gigas Microbiota as Potential Probiotics Against Vibrio Aestuarianus Infections in Oyster Farming. Preprint. INPRESS. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5212992, https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00949/106046/

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