Impact of predation on the bacterial community structure of Mediterranean mussels during depuration.

ABSTRACT: The Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) is the most valuable shellfish farmed and consumed in the Western Mediterranean. Like any other filter-feeding organism, mussels are exposed to a wide range of microorganisms. Before consumption, bivalves are subject to depuration to purge the gastrointestinal content, thus minimizing the risk of pathogens' circulation. Over time, this strategy revealed several shortcomings, most notably concerning Vibrio spp. In this study, the potential use of autochthonous predatory bacteria as a biocontrol strategy to mitigate Vibrio spp. overgrowth in mussels during depuration was evaluated. Moreover, a polyphasic approach based on conventional and culture-independent strategies was used to assess the impact of predation and of

SUBMITTER: Blaiotta G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12631426 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature