Secondary plant compounds to combat shrimp disease

Global aquaculture has grown tremendously. Unfortunately, it is primarily the shrimp industry that is facing major problems caused by bacterial diseases. Of greatest concern is Vibriosis. Plant extracts can help combat this disease. During the warm season, mortality rates due to Vibriosis can reach 100%. This obviously means that the economic losses are devastating. Vibriosis is caused by gram-negative bacteria, which are members of the family Vibrionaceae. The main species in the genus Vibrio