Dissertation
Assessment of the efficacy of bacteriophage applications to control pathogenic bacteria in aquaculture settings
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00015
Abstract
Global aquaculture production (inland and marine) is now more than 80.1 million tonnes with an average consumption of 20 kg fish per person per year in 2016. However, the growing aquaculture industry has in parallel faced problems related to bacterially-induced diseases, resulting in significant production and economic losses. The use of chemicals and antibiotics to control these bacterially-induced diseases can have detrimental consequences, and as a result, the industry has been looking into alternative strategies. Examples include the use of bacteriophages specific to disease causative bacteria before they can infect and result in diseases in aquaculture facilities. However, despite their potential, there have been few reported studies on 'bacteriophage therapy' against disease-causing bacteria including the ones investigated in this study. Accordingly, the overall objective of this study was to assess the potential of bacteriophage treatment as an alternative and environmentally-friendly method to control bacterial infections in aquaculture settings.
Details
- Title
- Assessment of the efficacy of bacteriophage applications to control pathogenic bacteria in aquaculture settings
- Authors
- Tuan Son Le
- Contributors
- D Ipek Kurtboke (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00015
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; GeneCology Research Centre - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450727002621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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