Plastic wastes biodegradation: Mechanisms, challenges and future prospects
The growing accumulation of plastic wastes is one of the main environmental challenges
currently faced by modern societies. These wastes are considered a serious global problem …
currently faced by modern societies. These wastes are considered a serious global problem …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial degradation and valorization of plastic wastes
J Ru, Y Huo, Y Yang - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
A growing accumulation of plastic wastes has become a severe environmental and social
issue. It is urgent to develop innovative approaches for the disposal of plastic wastes. In …
issue. It is urgent to develop innovative approaches for the disposal of plastic wastes. In …
Microbiota and the social brain
BACKGROUND Increasingly, it is recognized that the microbes resident in the
gastrointestinal tract can influence brain physiology and behavior. Research has shown that …
gastrointestinal tract can influence brain physiology and behavior. Research has shown that …
The Changing Face of the Family Enterobacteriaceae (Order: “Enterobacterales”): New Members, Taxonomic Issues, Geographic Expansion, and New Diseases and …
JM Janda, SL Abbott - Clinical microbiology reviews, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
The family Enterobacteriaceae has undergone significant morphogenetic changes in its
more than 85-year history, particularly during the past 2 decades (2000 to 2020). The …
more than 85-year history, particularly during the past 2 decades (2000 to 2020). The …
[HTML][HTML] Insights into insecticide-resistance mechanisms in invasive species: Challenges and control strategies
Threatening the global community is a wide variety of potential threats, most notably
invasive pest species. Invasive pest species are non-native organisms that humans have …
invasive pest species. Invasive pest species are non-native organisms that humans have …
[HTML][HTML] Decomposition of biowaste macronutrients, microbes, and chemicals in black soldier fly larval treatment: A review
Processing of biowaste with larvae of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens L.(Diptera:
Stratiomyidae), is an emerging waste treatment technology. Larvae grown on biowaste can …
Stratiomyidae), is an emerging waste treatment technology. Larvae grown on biowaste can …
[HTML][HTML] The pivotal roles of gut microbiota in insect plant interactions for sustainable pest management
The gut microbiota serves as a critical “organ” in the life cycle of animals, particularly in the
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …
[HTML][HTML] Insect frass in the development of sustainable agriculture. A review
J Poveda - Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 2021 - Springer
Given the current rate of human population growth, the mass breeding of insects for feed
and food is in full industrial development, as a more efficient and effective alternative to …
and food is in full industrial development, as a more efficient and effective alternative to …
Biodegradation of Polyethylene and Plastic Mixtures in Mealworms (Larvae of Tenebrio molitor) and Effects on the Gut Microbiome
Recent studies have demonstrated the ability for polystyrene (PS) degradation within the gut
of mealworms (Tenebrio molitor). To determine whether plastics may be broadly susceptible …
of mealworms (Tenebrio molitor). To determine whether plastics may be broadly susceptible …