When we think of nectar, we imagine a sweet treat for bees and butterflies. But inside every drop of nectar, there are microbes that can change how insects behave. 

Tilapia farming is one of the cornerstones of aquaculture in the Philippines, but farmers continue to face the challenge of high feed costs, which often account for more than half of total production expenses. 

Researchers from the Visayas State University Tolosa (VSU Tolosa) and VSU Alangalang presented their work under the Aquadapt Project during the International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICFA) 2025, held on September 16-17, 2025, in Nha Trang, Vietnam.