Glyphosate effects on growth and biofilm formation in bee gut symbionts and diverse associated bacteria.

ABSTRACT: Biofilm formation is a common adaptation enabling bacteria to thrive in various environments and withstand external pressures. In the context of host-microbe interactions, biofilms play vital roles in establishing microbiomes associated with animals and plants and are used by opportunistic microbes to facilitate survival within hosts. Investigating biofilm dynamics, composition, and responses to environmental stressors is crucial for understanding microbial community assembly and biofilm regulation in health and disease. In this study, we explore in vivo colonization and in vitro biofilm formation abilities of core members of the honey bee (Apis mellifera) gut microbiota. Additionally, we assess the impact of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide with antimicrobial prope

SUBMITTER: Motta EVS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337805 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature