Understanding microbial community dynamics to improve optimal microbiome selection

Understanding microbial community dynamics to improve optimal microbiome selection

Abstract Background Artificial selection of microbial communities that perform better at a desired process has seduced scientists for over a decade, but the method has not been systematically optimised nor the mechanisms behind its success, or failure, determined. Microbial communities are highly dy...

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Main Authors: Robyn J. Wright, Matthew I. Gibson, Joseph A. Christie-Oleza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Microbiome
Subjects:
Artificial microbiome selection
Microbial communities
Microbial ecology
Polymer degradation
Chitin degradation
Ecological succession
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-019-0702-x

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