The effect of antibiotics on associated bacterial community of stored product mites.

Bacteria are associated with the gut, fat bodies and reproductive organs of stored product mites (Acari: Astigmata). The mites are pests due to the production of allergens. Addition of antibiotics to diets can help to characterize the association between mites and bacteria.Ampicillin, neomycin and s...

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Main Authors: Jan Kopecky, Marta Nesvorna, Marketa Mareckova-Sagova, Jan Hubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4227874?pdf=render