Phylogenetic network analysis applied to pig gut microbiota identifies an ecosystem structure linked with growth traits.

ABSTRACT: The ecological interactions within the gut microbial communities are complex and far from being fully understood. Here we report the first study that aims at defining the interaction network of the gut microbiota in pigs and comparing it with the enterotype-like clustering analysis. Fecal microbiota of 518 healthy piglets was characterized by 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing. Two networks were constructed at the genus and operational taxonomic unit levels. Within-network interactions mirrored the human gut microbiota relationships, with a strong co-exclusion between Prevotella and Ruminococcus genera, and were consistent with the two enterotype-like clusters identified in the pig microbiota. Remarkably, the cluster classification of the individuals was significantly associated with the bo

SUBMITTER: Ramayo-Caldas Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5148198 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature