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When Bacillus licheniformis was administered to the white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, although the total bacterial counts in the intestinal tract of the shrimp remained constant, Vibrio numbers significantly decreased (P < 0.05). Haemocyte counts together with phenoloxidase and superoxide dismutase activities of the shrimp were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in treatments than in the control. Thus, administration of B. licheniformis can improve the white shrimp's intestinal microflora and its immune ability.
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This research was supported by the National Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 30370276), the Key project on Sciences and Technology of Fujian Province (2004I023) and the Program for Changing Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (40521003). Professor John Hodgkiss is thanked for his assistance with the English.
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Li, K., Zheng, T., Tian, Y. et al. Beneficial effects of Bacillus licheniformis on the intestinal microflora and immunity of the white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei . Biotechnol Lett 29, 525–530 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-006-9291-4
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