Phenotypic plasticity, prevalent in all domains of life, enables organisms to cope with
unpredictable or novel changes in their growing environment. Plants represent an …

The hunt for renewable and alternative fuels has driven research towards the biological
conversion of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) into biofuels, including bioethanol and …

During overwintering of black-necked cranes (Grus nigricollis), the composition and function
of the gut microbiota changes are of considerable interest for understanding its …

Simple Summary The lower termite Coptotermes gestroi is widely distributed in Northern
Vietnam and is an important urban pest that destroys wooden constructions such as …

Termites are among the most efficient organisms utilizing polysaccharides from wood and
play a significant role in global carbon recycling, especially within tropical and subtropical …

The migratory bird's gut microbiome composition and function change during the
overwintering period, helping the host to adapt to different environments. Our study …

Termites are social insects that live in the soil or in decaying wood, where exposure to
pathogens should be common. However, these pathogens rarely cause mortality in …

Invertebrates such as termites feeding on nutrient-poor substrate receive essential nitrogen
by biological nitrogen fixation of gut diazotrophs. However, the diversity and composition of …

The unique gut habitat led to a core intestinal microbiome in diverse soil ecosystems. The
collembolan guts may help eliminate soil pathogens. Host-selection carried more weight on …

This article explores the symbiotic role of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and protozoans)
associated with xylophagous termites. Members of the subfamily Macrotermitinae belonging …