Effect of EM and Chlorella vulgaris on the microbial communities in Eriocheir sinensis culture ponds with cyanobacterial blooms

Cyanobacterial blooms threatens the quality and safety of Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis, which is in great demand among a growing number of Chinese consumers. A combination of microalgae and probiotics seems a promising way to prevent and control cyanobacterial blooms in aquaculture ponds. In E. sinensis cultivation, however, related strategy is still lacking. Aiming to assess the potential combined effects of EM and C. vulgaris on regulating cyanobacterial blooms in E. sinensis culture pond, in the present study, we detected the alterations in water quality and microbial compositions of E. sinensis culture ponds with cyanobacterial blooms.