Microbiome of wild oysters: assessing diversity and detecting potential pathogens using a metabarcoding approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) and the hooded oyster (Saccostrea cucullate) are ecologically and economically important species in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. However, sustainable oyster farming faces challenges from pathogenic diseases and environmental changes. Understanding microbial diversity in oysters is essential for managing pathogens, maintaining healthy microbial communities, and addressing microbial imbalances. This study aimed to investigate the diversity and composition of bacterial and protist communities in wild oysters from South Korea (C. gigas), Taiwan, and the Philippines (S. cucullata) using a metabarcoding approach.

Results

Gill tissue and environmental DNA (eDNA) samples were analyzed to assess microbial community structure across

SUBMITTER: Jeon HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12574290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature