Defining and quantifying the core microbiome: challenges and prospects
AT Neu, EE Allen, K Roy - Proceedings of the National …, 2021 - National Acad Sciences
The term “core microbiome” has become widely used in microbial ecology over the last
decade. Broadly, the core microbiome refers to any set of microbial taxa, or the genomic and …
decade. Broadly, the core microbiome refers to any set of microbial taxa, or the genomic and …
The microbiome extends host evolutionary potential
The microbiome shapes many host traits, yet the biology of microbiomes challenges
traditional evolutionary models. Here, we illustrate how integrating the microbiome into …
traditional evolutionary models. Here, we illustrate how integrating the microbiome into …
[PDF][PDF] Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …
Toward an integrated understanding of the lepidoptera microbiome
Research over the past 30 years has led to a widespread acceptance that insects establish
widespread and diverse associations with microorganisms. More recently, microbiome …
widespread and diverse associations with microorganisms. More recently, microbiome …
Biodegradation of polyethylene microplastic particles by the fungus Aspergillus flavus from the guts of wax moth Galleria mellonella
J Zhang, D Gao, Q Li, Y Zhao, L Li, H Lin, Q Bi… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Polyethylene (PE) products are widely used in daily life, agriculture, and industry because of
their convenience and economic value. However, PE is one of the polymer materials …
their convenience and economic value. However, PE is one of the polymer materials …
Comparative analyses of vertebrate gut microbiomes reveal convergence between birds and bats
Diet and host phylogeny drive the taxonomic and functional contents of the gut microbiome
in mammals, yet it is unknown whether these patterns hold across all vertebrate lineages …
in mammals, yet it is unknown whether these patterns hold across all vertebrate lineages …
Gut microbiota structure differs between honeybees in winter and summer
L Kešnerová, O Emery, M Troilo, J Liberti… - The ISME …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Adult honeybees harbor a specialized gut microbiota of relatively low complexity. While
seasonal differences in community composition have been reported, previous studies have …
seasonal differences in community composition have been reported, previous studies have …
Drivers of microbiome biodiversity: a review of general rules, feces, and ignorance
AT Reese, RR Dunn - MBio, 2018 - Am Soc Microbiol
The alpha diversity of ecologic communities is affected by many biotic and abiotic drivers
and, in turn, affects ecosystem functioning. Yet, patterns of alpha diversity in host-associated …
and, in turn, affects ecosystem functioning. Yet, patterns of alpha diversity in host-associated …
Not all animals need a microbiome
It is often taken for granted that all animals host and depend upon a microbiome, yet this has
only been shown for a small proportion of species. We propose that animals span a …
only been shown for a small proportion of species. We propose that animals span a …
Honey bees as models for gut microbiota research
The gut microbiota of the honey bee (Apis mellifera) offers several advantages as an
experimental system for addressing how gut communities affect their hosts and for exploring …
experimental system for addressing how gut communities affect their hosts and for exploring …