Lignocellulose is the most abundant biomass available on earth, including wood and
agricultural wastes such as rice straw, corn cobs, and oil palm empty bunches. The …

Symbiogenesis is the result of the permanent coexistence of various bionts to form the
holobiont (namely, the host and its microbiota). The holobiome is the sum total of the …

The order Coleoptera (beetles) is arguably the most speciose group of animals, but the
evolutionary history of beetles, including the impacts of plant feeding (herbivory) on beetle …

Recent studies have demonstrated the ability of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) for plastic
degradation. This study is focused on changes in microbiome structure depending on diets …

Background Relatively little is known about the genomic basis and evolution of wood-
feeding in beetles. We undertook genome sequencing and annotation, gene expression …

Herbivore specialists adapt to feed on a specific group of host plants by evolving various
mechanisms to respond to plant defenses. Insects also possess complex gut microbiotas but …

Lignin is the second abundant biomass (10–35%) which is associated with cellulose and
hemicellulose in plant cellwall. It has complex aromatic structure and high molecular weight …

Lignocellulosic biomass is a geographically abundant source of renewable energy, showing
enormous potential to contribute to escalating energy demands. Improving the industrial …

Lignocellulosic residues are low-cost abundant feedstocks that can be used for industrial
applications. However, their recalcitrance currently makes lignocellulose use limited. In …

Lignin is a promising biopolymer abundantly used in industrially valued biobased products.
But the resilient nature of lignin reinforces difficulties during its depolymerization, leading to …