A distinct strain of Arsenophonus symbiont decreases insecticide resistance in its insect host.
Symbiotic bacteria are important drivers of phenotypic diversity in insects. One of the widespread symbionts to have emerged belongs to the genus Arsenophonus, however, its biological functions in most host insects remain entirely unknown. Here we report two distinct Arsenophonus strains in the brow...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-10-01
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| Series: | PLoS Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6205657?pdf=render |