Draft genomes of multidrug-resistant strains isolated from shrimp () in Bangladesh.

gaining interest in aquaculture for its manganese-oxidizing function, with possible roles in detoxifying water and enhancing shrimp health. We initially report the genome sequencing of strains BD001 and BD002 (4.7 Mbp each) isolated from shrimp, with 40.

In silico evaluation and therapeutic targeting of LVDD9B protein for WSSV inhibition: molecular and ecological insights for aquaculture solutions.

Unlabelled: This study aimed to investigate structural dynamics, binding interactions, stability, pharmacokinetics, ecological risks, and bioactivity of shrimp receptor protein LVDD9B to identify potential therapeutic candidates against White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV). LVDD9B protein's 3D structure was predicted using SWISS-MODEL and validated with ProSA and Ramachandran plots. Protein-protein docking between LVDD9B and VP26 (WSSV protein) was performed using HADDOCK 2.

Draft genome sequencing of human pathogenic BD001 strain isolated from shrimp () in Bangladesh.

We report the isolation and genome sequence of BD001 from shrimp in Bangladesh. The assembled genome of BD001 strain is ~4.8 Mbp in size, with 50% GC content and 99× coverage depth.

Seasonal dynamics and factors shaping microbiomes in freshwater finfish earthen aquaculture ponds in Bangladesh.

Background: The pondwater microbiome is believed to play a key role in fish health, including shaping mucosal surface microbiomes that help to protect against disease. How different physiochemical features relating to season, geographical locations, as well as crop species shape the pond water microbiome in the finfish aquaculture system, is not well established. Pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) and tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) are two of the most widely farmed fish species and disease is a major impediment to the expansion of their production.

Exploring sustainable livelihood options for COVID-impacted rural communities in Bangladesh.

The COVID pandemic paralyzed all economy-generating sectors of Bangladesh, putting abrupt pressure on livelihood-making. In this study, two sequential surveys were conducted in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh to gain a deep understanding of the impacts of COVID on job status and post-COVID job preference. The effectiveness of preferred occupations in livelihood resilience within the Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) framework was also empirically analyzed and people-driven policies were recommended for sustaining livelihoods.

Embryonic and Larval Development of Stinging Catfish, , in Relation to Climatic and Water Quality Parameters.

In terms of hatchery-based seed production, one of the most important aquaculture species in Bangladesh is the stinging catfish (). Scientific and evidence-based embryonic and larval development research on this fish species in the context of climate change is limited. This experimental study was conducted via induced breeding of stinging catfish using a conventional hatchery system, rearing the larvae in hapas placed in ponds.

COVID-19 impacts on the Bangladesh shrimp industry: A sequential survey-based case study from southwestern Bangladesh.

Unlabelled: Shrimp farming is fundamental to the national economy of Bangladesh, particularly through earning foreign currency. The nationwide lockdown and international cargo restriction jeopardized the sector and breaking its marketing chain. Assessing the degree of farming socio-economic peril from COVID-19 and suggesting early coping strategies and long-term mitigation measures are pressing to build resilience for this food production sector.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquaculture Environments: Unravelling the Complexity and Connectivity of the Underlying Societal Drivers.

Food production environments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are recognized as posing significant and increasing risks to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the greatest threats to global public health and food security systems. In order to maximize and expedite action in mitigating AMR, the World Bank and AMR Global Leaders Group have recommended that AMR is integrated into wider sustainable development strategies. Thus, there is an urgent need for tools to support decision makers in unravelling the complex social and environmental factors driving AMR in LMIC food-producing environments and in demonstrating meaningful connectivity with other sustainable development issues.

Diallel Cross Application and Histomolecular Characterization: An Attempt to Develop Reference Stock of .

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the growth performance and genetic variation in diallel crosses of Ariza labeo () originating from three geographically separated rivers (Atrai, Jamuna and Kangsha) in Bangladesh. Intra (G1K♀K♂, G2J♀J♂, and G3A♀A♂) and inter (G4K♀A♂, G5K♀J♂, G6A♀K♂, G7A♀J♂, G8J♀K♂, and G9J♀A♂) stocks were produced following diallel cross (sex ratio-1:1 and = 48; 16 from each river). Reproductive and growth performance, muscle cellularity and genetic variation following genotyping of eight microsatellite markers (, , , , , , and ) and analysis of all crossbreeds was performed.

Alterations in hematological parameters and the structure of peripheral erythrocytes in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed to profenofos.

The burden of pesticide use from agricultural intensification lies in the fact that pesticides may end up in aquatic ecosystems and have pernicious effects on non-target organisms, including fish. Different blood biomarkers, including hemato-biochemical indices, erythrocytic nuclear abnormalities (ENA), and erythrocytic cellular abnormalities (ECA), were observed in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) after exposure to varying sub-lethal concentrations (0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, and 40% of 96-h LC50) of profenofos at different time intervals (7, 14, 21, and 28 days). The results revealed that glucose and white blood cell (WBC) levels significantly increased, while hemoglobin, red blood cell (RBC), and packed cell volume (PCV) significantly decreased in a time- and concentration-dependent manner.

Increasing disease burden and use of drugs and chemicals in Bangladesh shrimp aquaculture: A potential menace to human health.

Using structured surveys in 2008 and 2016, change in disease burden and use of chemical treatments in Bangladesh shrimp farm management was examined. Overall, disease burden had increased in all farms and was more polarized, with a fewer number of individual infectious diseases responsible for most disease in ponds. Farmers also reported physical deformities, nutritional deficiencies, and unknown diseases further indicating poor health of their stock.

Face masks: protecting the wearer but neglecting the aquatic environment? - A perspective from Bangladesh.

In Bangladesh, as with many countries, the spread of COVID-19 made the wearing of single-use face masks, a non-pharmaceutical intervention to reduce viral transmission, surge in popularity amongst the general population. Consequently, irresponsible discarding of used masks into the environment, and mismanagement of the waste they produce, is potentially placing a large pollution burden on aquatic ecosystems in the country. Slow degradation of mask-derived polypropylene and polyethylene fibres creates large reservoirs of microplastic pollutants and these have acute and chronic effects on aquatic organism physiology.

Assessing the impacts of in-feed probiotic on the growth performance and health condition of pangasius () in a farm trial.

The effects of in-feed probiotics on growth performance, haematological parameters, gut microbial content, and morphological changes to pangasius fish were assessed. The trial had three phases, i.e.

Decline in fish species diversity due to climatic and anthropogenic factors in Hakaluki Haor, an ecologically critical wetland in northeast Bangladesh.

This study evaluates changes in fish species diversity over time in Hakaluki Haor, an ecologically critical wetland in Bangladesh, and the factors affecting this diversity. Fish species diversity data were collected from fishers using participatory rural appraisal tools and the change in the fish species diversity was determined using Shannon-Wiener, Margalef's Richness and Pielou's Evenness indices. Principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted with a dataset of 150 fishers survey to characterize the major factors responsible for the reduction of fish species diversity.

Dataset of white spot disease affected shrimp farmers disaggregated by the variables of farm site, environment, disease history, operational practices, and saline zones.

The article presents the summary of a dataset related to the risks factors of white spot disease (WSD) of farmed shrimp () in Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts of Bangladesh. This dataset was developed following two consecutive steps. In the first step, participatory rural appraisal tools were applied to get the conceptual framework for data collection regarding lists of farmers and the variables of the risk factors of WSD.

The Segment Matters: Probable Reassortment of Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) Complicates Phylogenetic Analysis and Inference of Geographical Origin of New Isolate from Bangladesh.

Tilapia lake virus (TiLV), a negative sense RNA virus with a 10 segment genome, is an emerging threat to tilapia aquaculture worldwide, with outbreaks causing over 90% mortality reported on several continents since 2014. Following a severe tilapia mortality event in July 2017, we confirmed the presence of TiLV in Bangladesh and obtained the near-complete genome of this isolate, BD-2017. Phylogenetic analysis of the concatenated 10 segment coding regions placed BD-2017 in a clade with the two isolates from Thailand, separate from the Israeli and South American isolates.