Shuirong Guo

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)-based co-culture systems reshape gut microbiota and enhance health and microbial stability in Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis)

Abstract Background The Chinese soft-shelled turtle ( Pelodiscus sinensis ) is a valuable aquaculture species in East/Southeast Asia; however, intensive farming has caused pathogen prevalence and antibiotic overuse, threatening sustainability. The gut microbiome plays a critical...