Effects of CP4-EPSPS-Containing Brassica juncea Hybrids on the Gut and Fecal Microbiota of the Terrestrial Decomposer Armadillidium vulgare.

ABSTRACT: The unintended spread of genetically modified (GM) crops and introgression into wild relatives raises concerns about ecological impacts. In South Korea, CP4-EPSPS-containing Brassica juncea hybrids (GM-hybrid B. juncea) have been detected in natural ecosystems. However, the impact of these GM crops on ecology remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential effects of GM-hybrid B. juncea on the gut and fecal microbiomes of Armadillidium vulgare, a dominant decomposer in natural habitats and an ideal model organism for assessing the ecological impact of GM plant material. Leaf litter from wild-type and GM-hybrid B. juncea was collected from the field, and feeding experiments were conducted using A. vulgare under controlled conditions. Although no significant differences

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12647289 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature