The tropical cookbook: Termite diet and phylogenetics-Over geographical origin-Drive the microbiome and functional genetic structure of nests.

ABSTRACT: Termites are key decomposers of dead plant material involved in the organic matter recycling process in warm terrestrial ecosystems. Due to their prominent role as urban pests of timber, research efforts have been directed toward biocontrol strategies aimed to use pathogens in their nest. However, one of the most fascinating aspects of termites is their defense strategies that prevent the growth of detrimental microbiological strains in their nests. One of the controlling factors is the nest allied microbiome. Understanding how allied microbial strains protect termites from pathogen load could provide us with an enhanced repertoire for fighting antimicrobial-resistant strains or mining for genes for bioremediation purposes. However, a necessary first step is to characterize these microbial

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez Plaza JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10043212 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature