Microbiome of Xiphinema elongatum (Nematoda, Longidoridae), isolated from water berry.

ABSTRACT: The soil microbiome is crucial for the environment and significantly impacts the ecosystem. Understanding the microbiome and its interaction with soil microorganisms is essential for improving ecological and environmental strategies. In this study, Xiphinema elongatum nematodes were collected from water berry in Sovenga Hills, Limpopo Province, South Africa, and were analyzed their associated bacterial communities using metabarcoding analysis. The findings revealed that X. elongatum forms associations with a wide range of bacterial species. Among the most abundant species identified, we found Sphingomonas sp., a bacterial species commonly found in various habitats and primarily beneficial to plants, and Candidatus Xiphinematobacter, a bacterial species commonly found in nematode species of

SUBMITTER: Shokoohi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11603160 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature