In supportive breeding programs for wild salmon populations, stocked parr experience
higher mortality rates than wild ones. Among other aspects of phenotype, the gut microbiota …

The microbiota of teleost fish has gained a great deal of research attention within the past
decade, with experiments suggesting that both host-genetics and environment are strong …

Multicellular organisms interact with resident microbes in important ways, and a better
understanding of host-microbe interactions is aided by tools such as high-throughput 16S …

Much of animal-associated microbiome research has been conducted in species for which
little is known of their natural ecology and evolution. Microbiome studies that combine …

Host-microbiota interactions play critical roles in host development, immunity, metabolism,
and behavior. However, information regarding host-microbiota interactions is limited in …

Fish represent a large part of the taxonomic diversity of vertebrates and are of high
commercial value. However, the factors influencing the gut microbiota composition of …

Aims This study focused on intestinal microbiome variation across the phylogeogrpahic
divide of rainbow trout and its potential functional effects on ocean migration. Methods and …

This study assessed the relative contributions of host genetics and diet in shaping the gut
microbiota of rainbow trout. Full sibling fish from four unrelated families, each consisting of …

Climate change and global warming pose particular concerns to the aquaculture industry as
water temperature is one of the most important influences of health and growth performance …

Gut microbes are key players in host immune system priming, protection and development,
as well as providing nutrients to the host that would be otherwise unavailable. Due to this …