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M.‐L. Tchiedjo, M. Thomas, F. Pétronin, P. Kestemont, T. Lecocq
{"title":"Research in Fish Polyculture Worldwide: Global Patterns, Trends, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Directions","authors":"M.‐L. Tchiedjo, M. Thomas, F. Pétronin, P. Kestemont, T. Lecocq","doi":"10.1111/raq.70153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.70153","url":null,"abstract":"Fish polyculture is the concurrent rearing of multiple fish species within the same aquaculture system. It represents one of the oldest and most adaptable strategies for enhancing aquatic food production. While its ecological and economic potential is widely acknowledged, a comprehensive understanding of global patterns of research on fish polyculture remains lacking. This study provides a systematic synthesis of scientific literature over 55 years (i.e., published between 1968 and 2023), following the PSALSAR methodology. Using the Web of Science database, 889 peer‐reviewed articles were screened, of which 220 met inclusion criteria. Each study was analyzed for species composition, production systems, research objectives, and management strategies. Results show a strong geographic bias, with research predominantly originating from Asia, while Africa, Europe, and the Americas remain underrepresented. Freshwater pond systems dominated the research landscape, and most studies focused on growth performance and yield optimization rather than ecological or socioeconomic outcomes. However, recent publications indicate a shift toward sustainability‐oriented approaches, including integrated multi‐trophic aquaculture, biofloc systems, and rice–fish ecosystems. Analyses revealed emerging research themes linking species diversity, nutrient recycling, and ecological efficiency. This review provides the first global overview of fish polyculture research, highlighting major trends as well as global and regional gaps. Future work should emphasize ecosystem function, animal welfare, and the integration of circular economy principles to enhance the contribution of fish polyculture to sustainable aquaculture development.","PeriodicalId":227,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Aquaculture","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147695717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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{"title":"","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":227,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Aquaculture","volume":"18 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148078891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":227,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Aquaculture","volume":"18 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148078893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuan Dong, Guohao Wang, Kejun Wang, Kaisong Zhang, Hua Xu, Liying Wang, Xuan Li, Liang Qiu, Win Surachetpong, Jing Wang, Jee Eun Han, Kathy F. J. Tang, Victoria Alday Sanz, Wei Cong, Jie Huang
{"title":"Emerging Viruses in Decapod Crustaceans: A Global Review","authors":"Xuan Dong, Guohao Wang, Kejun Wang, Kaisong Zhang, Hua Xu, Liying Wang, Xuan Li, Liang Qiu, Win Surachetpong, Jing Wang, Jee Eun Han, Kathy F. J. Tang, Victoria Alday Sanz, Wei Cong, Jie Huang","doi":"10.1111/raq.70147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.70147","url":null,"abstract":"Due to its advantages of a short production cycle, wide market demand, and profitability, decapod crustacean aquaculture has become one of the fastest-growing food production systems. However, disease outbreaks have become one of the most important factors limiting the sustainability of decapod crustaceans. This review synthesizes current advancements in the understanding of emerging viral pathogens in decapod crustacean aquaculture, with emphasis on their genomic-based taxonomical classification, susceptible hosts, global distribution, clinical manifestations, pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic developments, and management strategies. This paper summarizes details of emerging viruses with confirmed pathogenicity (such as decapod iridescent virus 1), as well as viruses with uncertain or yet-unconfirmed pathogenic roles. In addition, we highlight the role of next-generation sequencing in virus discovery and examine the challenges posed by coinfection with other microorganisms. This review provides information to help the decapod crustacean aquaculture industry in setting up early warning systems to prevent the introduction of emerging pathogens into the production systems.","PeriodicalId":227,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Aquaculture","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147681800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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{"title":"The Application of Herbal Medicines for Parasites Control in Aquaculture: A Review","authors":"Xiaoping Tan, Chengzhong Yang, Qianwen Zhou, Shenye Qu, Tianqiang Liu, Fei Ling, Gaoxue Wang","doi":"10.1111/raq.70151","DOIUrl":"10.1111/raq.70151","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>With the ongoing expansion of intensive aquaculture, the emergence of parasite drug resistance and the increasing frequency of disease outbreaks have become significant challenges. Conventional antiparasitic agents are increasingly restricted due to burgeoning resistance, environmental persistence, and safety concerns. Consequently, the development of eco-friendly and sustainable therapeutic alternatives has emerged as a primary research priority. Herbal medicines (HMs), characterized by a vast reservoir of structurally diverse and bioactive compounds, serve as ideal candidates for drug discovery in aquaculture. In recent years, substantial research effort has been directed toward identifying commercially viable HM-derived agents for the fish farming industry. Advancements in isolation and purification technologies have facilitated the extraction of numerous insecticidal small molecules, while further studies have elucidated their underlying antiparasitic mechanisms. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of HMs in preventing and treating aquatic parasitic infections, encompassing the isolation of active constituents, evaluation of efficacy, modes of action, and optimization of application strategies. Furthermore, we address the inherent challenges and future trajectories of utilizing HMs in aquaculture. By synthesizing current knowledge on these bioactive compounds, this review aims to facilitate the development of safe, highly bioavailable, and environmentally sustainable antiparasitic agents.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":227,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Aquaculture","volume":"18 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147664524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plant-Derived Treatments for Monogenean Parasites in Farmed Fish: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Francisco Neptalí Morales-Serna","doi":"10.1111/raq.70152","DOIUrl":"10.1111/raq.70152","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Monogeneans are among the most problematic ectoparasites in finfish aquaculture. Plant-derived compounds have been widely explored as therapeutic agents, yet their efficacy and safety have not been quantitatively synthesized across studies. This study provides a meta-analysis of plant-based treatments against monogeneans, integrating 453 in vitro and 262 in vivo treatment comparisons from 50 publications. Random-effects and multilevel models were used to estimate pooled efficacy, assess heterogeneity, and evaluate patterns across compound types, concentration categories, and exposure durations. Safety was assessed using therapeutic indices or margins of safety derived from acute-toxicity endpoints. Most studies focused on dactylogyrids and gyrodactylids infecting two freshwater fish species. Plant-derived treatments produced consistently strong antiparasitic activity in vitro and in vivo (overall parasite-load reduction ~75%–80%), although with substantial methodological heterogeneity. Isolated compounds were the only group achieving high mortality at low concentrations and short exposures, whereas crude extracts and essential oils generally required higher concentrations or longer treatments. Safety outcomes showed no consistent relationship with concentration, and only 18% of treatments achieved complete parasite elimination while remaining safe for fish. Notably, some studies recommended treatment regimens even when their results did not clearly support strong therapeutic performance, highlighting the need for more explicit standards for defining effective and safe therapies. Overall, plant-derived compounds show promise for managing monogenean infections, but strong efficacy does not guarantee practical or safe application. Integrating in silico approaches, combining ligand-based screening with parasite-specific molecular targets, offers a promising route to prioritize candidates with genuine therapeutic potential in aquaculture.</p>","PeriodicalId":227,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Aquaculture","volume":"18 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/raq.70152","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147635692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mame Boucar Diouf, Robane Faye, Ahou Rachel Koumi, Nounagnon Darius Tossavi, Enoutchy Fabrice Bouah, Ephigénie Ndew Dione, El Hadji Malick Sy Camara, Kadjo Henri Joel Niamien, Ué Clavier Zéa Bi, Atto Delphin Kouadio, El Hadji Papa Abdourahim Sy, Thérèse Adeline Fatou Gomis, Paul Mamadou Ndour, Konan Jean Baptiste Djanhan, Samba Diouf, Jean-Christophe Avarre, Jean Fall, Elie Montchowui, Koffi Charles Boussou
{"title":"Infectious Diseases Management in Small-Scale Freshwater Aquaculture in West Africa: Lessons for Low- and Middle-Income Countries","authors":"Mame Boucar Diouf, Robane Faye, Ahou Rachel Koumi, Nounagnon Darius Tossavi, Enoutchy Fabrice Bouah, Ephigénie Ndew Dione, El Hadji Malick Sy Camara, Kadjo Henri Joel Niamien, Ué Clavier Zéa Bi, Atto Delphin Kouadio, El Hadji Papa Abdourahim Sy, Thérèse Adeline Fatou Gomis, Paul Mamadou Ndour, Konan Jean Baptiste Djanhan, Samba Diouf, Jean-Christophe Avarre, Jean Fall, Elie Montchowui, Koffi Charles Boussou","doi":"10.1111/raq.70145","DOIUrl":"10.1111/raq.70145","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Infectious diseases are an increasing threat to food security, small-scale livelihoods and the sustainability of aquaculture in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In sub-Saharan Africa, aquaculture is expanding rapidly but production systems often remain fragile. In West Africa, particularly in Benin, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal, production remains modest despite rising demand. Interactions between farming practices, environmental exposures (e.g., contaminants and agricultural effluents) and pathogen emergence are poorly documented. Here we review evidence on production systems, reported pathogens, diagnostic and surveillance capacity in these three countries. We find that (i) production relies mainly on small-scale ponds, cages often within integrated agro-aquaculture systems with recurring constraints in biosecurity, water management and governance; (ii) available evidence is fragmented and uneven across pathogen groups, with most reports focusing on bacterial and parasitic conditions and major gaps for viruses, fungi, co-infections, antimicrobial resistance and combined environmental pressures; and (iii) health management and laboratory capacities remain constrained, but existing networks and experience from terrestrial animal health provide entry points for integrated and participatory surveillance. We discuss these patterns through an exposome-informed One Health lens, highlighting how multiple exposure pathways link farms, watersheds and nearby communities. Based on this synthesis, we outline research and policy priorities to strengthen health resilience and to support more sustainable small-scale freshwater aquaculture in West Africa and, with relevance to other tropical LMIC settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":227,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Aquaculture","volume":"18 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/raq.70145","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147630895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}