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Advances in the application of functional intestinal probiotics in tilapia
(Oreochromis spp.) aquaculture

ZHONG Weijuan , GONG Chen , HUANG Kunming , HU Kaihong , JIANG Biao ,
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LIU Chun , SU Youlu , LI Wei *
Innovative Institute of Animal Healthy Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology,
Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China

Abstract: As a crucial freshwater aquaculture species in China, tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) is currently farmed under excessive
high-density intensification, which has induced deteriorating culture environments, suboptimal feeding efficiency during high-
temperature seasons, and frequent disease outbreaks, severely constraining the sustainable development of the sector. Studies
demonstrate that probiotics significantly enhance tilapia growth and disease resistance through multifaceted mechanisms,
including improved digestive efficiency and activating immune responses. This review synthesises research from 2011-2025,
focusing on the screening criteria for functional probiotics, formulation-processing technologies, and practical implementation
strategies in Oreochromis farming. It further elucidates the mechanistic insights into probiotic-mediated optimisation metabolic
functions and intestinal microbiota modulation in Oreochromis. Future research directions, including strain-function enhance-
ment and the development of multi-species probiotics formulations, are proposed to provide theoretical foundations for eco-
friendly tilapia farming and the green transformation of the sector.

Key words: Oreochromis spp.; probiotics; application; mechanism
Corresponding authors: LI Wei. E-mail: liwei@zhku.edu.cn;
SU Youlu. E-mail：youlusu@zhku.edu.cn
Funding projects: National Natural Science Foundation of China (32102809)

https://www.china-fishery.cn 中国水产学会主办 sponsored by China Society of Fisheries
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