Pubblicazione scientifica

Microbial Community and Potential Pathogen Shifts Along an Ornamental Fish Supply Chain

FILONE TECNOLOGICO	TEMA
trasformazione e commercializzazione

RIASSUNTO

There is broad interest in disease spread through the pet trade, but empirical research on hosts and pathogens in transit along actual trade routes is notably absent. Using next-generation DNA sequencing, and partnering with the ornamental fish industry, we tracked shifts in microbial community and potential pathogen structure associated with Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma desjardinii) along the United States (U.S.) leg of an international supply chain. We observed striking changes in microbial diversity and composition of potential pathogens, including increased dominance of vibrios of fishes in transit. Our pilot findings suggest that high investment in fishes early in the supply chain may not matter to their long-term health depending on end destination conditions.

DATA

Data di pubblicazione: 25/08/2018

AUTORI

AMARAL-ZETTLER LINDA A
SCHMIDT VICTOR
SMITH KATHERINE F

ENTE DI AFFERENZA

JOSEPHINE BAY PAUL CTR COMPARATIVE MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & EVOLUTION MARINE BIOLOGICAL LAB
DEPT EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANETARY SCIENCES BROWN UNIV PROVIDENCE RI 02912 USA
DEPT MARINE MICROBIOLOGY & BIOGEOCHEMISTRY NIOZ ROYAL NETHERLANDS INST SEA RSCH & UTRECHT UNIV
DEPT ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY BROWN UNIV
MAX PLANCK INST DEV BIOLOGY DEPT MICROBIOME SCIENCES 72076 TUBINGEN GERMANY

RIVISTA

Microorganisms, 6(3), 91

IMPACT FACTOR

4,152

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