Roseobacter enrichment early in life facilitates future colonization of Roseobacter bacteria and improves long-term survival against Vibrio aestuarianus in the Pacific oyster
Marissa D. Wright-LaGreca, Andrew H. Loudon, Amanda E. Bates, Denman Moody, James Dennis-Orr, Korrina Gilchrist, Fletcher E. Falk, Timothy J. Green
The paper tests if early exposure to Roseobacter bacteria improves Pacific oyster survival against Vibrio aestuarianus at high temperatures, finding a 28-30% survival benefit.
bioRxiv · Jan 9, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology