USER-FRIENDLY AQUAPATHO KIT FOR RAPID DETECTION OF VIBRIO BACTERIA IN BIOFLOC BASED AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS
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Pathogens, Aquapatho kit, Biofloc pond
Abstract
Vibrio infections are a major impediment to the sustainable expansion of the aquaculture industry worldwide. Early detection of vibriosis in aquaculture systems can protect not only fishes but also save economy. A novel Aquapatho kit was engineered for the specific detection of Vibrio bacteria in water samples, utilizing a selective medium that enhances the growth of Vibrio species while inhibiting other bacterial growth. This selective medium facilitates the identification of active Vibrio bacteria by inducing a color change to red/orange. The kit’s efficacy was initially tested using two Vibrio species, Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, along with two negative control bacteria, Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus. Subsequent validation was conducted on water samples from aquaculture ponds and biofloc-based aquaculture farms. The kit effectively quantified Vibrio concentrations for both tested species in the aquaculture environments, while the negative controls did not elicit a response. Thus, this kit demonstrates high specificity and reliability for detecting Vibrio bacteria in aquaculture settings.
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Hira Qaisar, Dr. Sumaira Aslam, Prof. Dr. Robina Farooq, Dr. Tamseela Mumtaz, & Dr. Safina Kousar. (2024). USER-FRIENDLY AQUAPATHO KIT FOR RAPID DETECTION OF VIBRIO BACTERIA IN BIOFLOC BASED AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(7), 952-962. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i7.7162
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Hira Qaisar
Department of Zoology, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Faisalabad
Dr. Sumaira Aslam
Department of Zoology, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Faisalabad.
Prof. Dr. Robina Farooq
Department of Chemistry, Comsats University, Lahore
Dr. Tamseela Mumtaz
Department of Zoology, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Faisalabad
Dr. Safina Kousar
Department of Zoology, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Faisalabad
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Hira Qaisar, Dr. Sumaira Aslam, Prof. Dr. Robina Farooq, Dr. Tamseela Mumtaz, & Dr. Safina Kousar. (2024). USER-FRIENDLY AQUAPATHO KIT FOR RAPID DETECTION OF VIBRIO BACTERIA IN BIOFLOC BASED AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(7), 952-962. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i7.7162