Biofloc technology in aquaculture: beneficial effects and future challenges

R Crab, T Defoirdt, P Bossier, W Verstraete - Aquaculture, 2012 - Elsevier
As the human population continues to grow, food production industries such as aquaculture
will need to expand as well. In order to preserve the environment and the natural resources …

From microbes to fish the next revolution in food production

LR Martínez-Córdova, M Martínez-Porchas… - Critical Reviews in …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Increasing global population and the consequent increase in demand for food are not a new
story. Agroindustrial activities such as livestock help meet this demand. Aquaculture arose …

Biofloc technology (BFT): a tool for water quality management in aquaculture

MGC Emerenciano, LR Martínez-Córdova… - Water …, 2017 - books.google.com
Biofloc technology (BFT) is considered the new “blue revolution” in aquaculture. Such
technique is based on in situ microorganism production which plays three major roles:(i) …

Use of artificial substrates in the culture of Litopenaeus vannamei (Biofloc System) at different stocking densities: Effects on microbial activity, water quality and …

R Schveitzer, R Arantes, MF Baloi, PFS Costódio… - Aquacultural …, 2013 - Elsevier
Although the use of artificial substrates can favor shrimp culture, some studies indicate that
their presence in growth tanks does not improve water quality or the performance of the …

Super-intensive culture of white leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in outdoor biofloc systems with different sunlight exposure levels: Emphasis on commercial …

TND Khoa, CT Tao, L Van Khanh, TN Hai - Aquaculture, 2020 - Elsevier
Light is an important environmental factor for aquatic organisms. In biofloc systems, light
intensity and photoperiod length might also affect the performance and biomass of culture …

An appraisal of the feasibility of tilapia production in ponds using biofloc technology: A review

E Ochieng Ogello, SM Musa… - Int. J. of Aquatic …, 2014 - journal-aquaticscience.com
The continuous expansion of aquaculture sector has no doubt triggered debate on
environmental issues and has accelerated global demand for fishmeal and fish oil in equal …

Influence of eco-substrate addition on organic carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus budgets of intensive aquaculture ponds of the Pearl River, China

K Zhang, D Yu, Z Li, J Xie, G Wang, W Gong, E Yu… - Aquaculture, 2020 - Elsevier
Eco-substrates were developed to control pollution created in pond-based intensive
aquaculture. In this study, organic carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus budgets and …

Effects on survival and bacterial community composition of the aquaculture water and gastrointestinal tract of shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) exposed to probiotic …

G Pinoargote, G Flores, K Cooper… - Aquaculture …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) is a devastating condition impacting
marine shrimp production worldwide. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects …

Functional feeds in aquaculture

J Olmos Soto, JJ Paniagua-Michel, L Lopez… - Springer handbook of …, 2015 - Springer
The development of functional feed (FF) represents a great opportunity in the aquaculture
industry. FF must promote the growth and health of cultivated organisms, improve their …

Biofloc technology: an eco-friendly “green approach” to boost up aquaculture production

MA Zafar, MM Rana - Aquaculture International, 2022 - Springer
The rapid intensification of the aquaculture system has led to several environmental impacts
involving water quality deterioration, pollution, and disease outbreaks. Consequently, an …