DNA sequencing reveals the midgut microbiota of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) and a possible relationship with insecticide resistance.

<h4>Background</h4>Insect midgut microbiota is important in host nutrition, development and immune response. Recent studies indicate possible links between insect gut microbiota and resistance to biological and chemical toxins. Studies of this phenomenon and symbionts in general have bee...

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Main Authors: Xiaofeng Xia, Dandan Zheng, Huanzi Zhong, Bingcai Qin, Geoff M Gurr, Liette Vasseur, Hailan Lin, Jianlin Bai, Weiyi He, Minsheng You
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23894355/?tool=EBI