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microeco: an R package for data mining in microbial community ecology by Liu, Chi, Cui, Yaoming, Li, Xiangzhen, Yao, Minjie

“…ABSTRACT A large amount of sequencing data is produced in microbial community ecology studies using the high-throughput sequencing technique, especially…”
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Biofilms: hot spots of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in aquatic environments, with a focus on a new HGT mechanism by Abe, Kimihiro, Nomura, Nobuhiko, Suzuki, Satoru

“…ABSTRACT Biofilms in water environments are thought to be hot spots for horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). ARGs can be…”
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Revisiting life strategy concepts in environmental microbial ecology by Ho, Adrian, Di Lonardo, D. Paolo, Bodelier, Paul L. E.

“…Abstract Microorganisms are physiologically diverse, possessing disparate genomic features and mechanisms for adaptation (functional traits), which reflect on…”
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Plant microbial diversity is suggested as the key to future biocontrol and health trends by Berg, Gabriele, Köberl, Martina, Rybakova, Daria, Müller, Henry, Grosch, Rita, Smalla, Kornelia

“…Abstract The microbiome of plants plays a crucial role in both plant and ecosystem health. Rapid advances in multi-omics tools are dramatically increasing…”
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Identification of phenol- and p-cresol-producing intestinal bacteria by using media supplemented with tyrosine and its metabolites by Saito, Yuki, Sato, Tadashi, Nomoto, Koji, Tsuji, Hirokazu

“…To identify intestinal bacteria that produce phenols (phenol and p-cresol), we screened 153 strains within 152 species in 44 genera by culture-based assay…”
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New primers to amplify the fungal ITS2 region – evaluation by 454-sequencing of artificial and natural communities by Ihrmark, Katarina, Bödeker, Inga T.M., Cruz-Martinez, Karelyn, Friberg, Hanna, Kubartova, Ariana, Schenck, Jessica, Strid, Ylva, Stenlid, Jan, Brandström-Durling, Mikael, Clemmensen, Karina E., Lindahl, Björn D.

“…Abstract With recent methodological advances, molecular markers are increasingly used for semi-quantitative analyses of fungal communities. The aim to preserve…”
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Prebiotic potential of pectin and pectic oligosaccharides to promote anti-inflammatory commensal bacteria in the human colon by Chung, Wing Sun Faith, Meijerink, Marjolein, Zeuner, Birgitte, Holck, Jesper, Louis, Petra, Meyer, Anne S, Wells, Jerry M, Flint, Harry J, Duncan, Sylvia H

“…Dietary plant cell wall carbohydrates are important in modulating the composition and metabolism of the complex gut microbiota, which can impact on health…”
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Influence of plant genotype and soil on the wheat rhizosphere microbiome: evidences for a core microbiome across eight African and European soils by Simonin, Marie, Dasilva, Cindy, Terzi, Valeria, Ngonkeu, Eddy L M, Diouf, Diégane, Kane, Aboubacry, Béna, Gilles, Moulin, Lionel

“…ABSTRACT Here, we assessed the relative influence of wheat genotype, agricultural practices (conventional vs organic) and soil type on the rhizosphere…”
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Issues and current standards of controls in microbiome research by Hornung, Bastian V H, Zwittink, Romy D, Kuijper, Ed J

“…Good scientific practice is important in all areas of science. In recent years this has gained more and more attention, especially considering the 'scientific…”
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A dysbiosis index to assess microbial changes in fecal samples of dogs with chronic inflammatory enteropathy by AlShawaqfeh, M K, Wajid, B, Minamoto, Y, Markel, M, Lidbury, J A, Steiner, J M, Serpedin, E, Suchodolski, J S

“…Recent studies have identified various bacterial groups that are altered in dogs with chronic inflammatory enteropathies (CE) compared to healthy dogs. The…”
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454 pyrosequencing analyses of bacterial and archaeal richness in 21 full-scale biogas digesters by Sundberg, Carina, Al-Soud, Waleed A., Larsson, Madeleine, Alm, Erik, Yekta, Sepehr S., Svensson, Bo H., Sørensen, Søren J., Karlsson, Anna

“…Abstract The microbial community of 21 full-scale biogas reactors was examined using 454 pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA gene sequences. These reactors included…”
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Identification of universal gut microbial biomarkers of common human intestinal diseases by meta-analysis by Mancabelli, Leonardo, Milani, Christian, Lugli, Gabriele Andrea, Turroni, Francesca, Cocconi, Deborah, van Sinderen, Douwe, Ventura, Marco

“…Intestinal diseases, such as Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC) and pseudomembranous colitis (CDI), are among the most common diseases in humans and…”
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Unraveling microbial ecology of industrial-scale Kombucha fermentations by metabarcoding and culture-based methods by Coton, Monika, Pawtowski, Audrey, Taminiau, Bernard, Burgaud, Gaëtan, Deniel, Franck, Coulloumme-Labarthe, Laurent, Fall, Abdoulaye, Daube, Georges, Coton, Emmanuel

“…Abstract Kombucha, historically an Asian tea-based fermented drink, has recently become trendy in Western countries. Producers claim it bears health-enhancing…”
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Exploring fish microbial communities to mitigate emerging diseases in aquaculture by de Bruijn, Irene, Liu, Yiying, Wiegertjes, Geert F, Raaijmakers, Jos M

“…Aquaculture is the fastest growing animal food sector worldwide and expected to further increase to feed the growing human population. However, existing and…”
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Spatial and seasonal variation in diversity and structure of microbial biofilms on marine plastics in Northern European waters by Oberbeckmann, Sonja, Loeder, Martin G.J., Gerdts, Gunnar, Osborn, A. Mark

“…Abstract Plastic pollution is now recognised as a major threat to marine environments and marine biota. Recent research highlights that diverse microbial…”
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Streptomyces as a plant's best friend? by Viaene, Tom, Langendries, Sarah, Beirinckx, Stien, Maes, Martine, Goormachtig, Sofie

“…Here we discuss the advantages of the majority of this versatile and diverse group of microorganisms for plant health and growth as demonstrated by their…”
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Fungal endophytes for sustainable crop production by Lugtenberg, Ben J.J., Caradus, John R., Johnson, Linda J.

“…This minireview highlights the importance of endophytic fungi for sustainable agriculture and horticulture production. Fungal endophytes play a key role in…”
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Microbial diversity in European alpine permafrost and active layers by Frey, Beat, Rime, Thomas, Phillips, Marcia, Stierli, Beat, Hajdas, Irka, Widmer, Franco, Hartmann, Martin

“…Permafrost represents a largely understudied genetic resource. Thawing of permafrost with global warming will not only promote microbial carbon turnover with…”
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Ecological functions of Trichoderma spp. and their secondary metabolites in the rhizosphere: interactions with plants by Contreras-Cornejo, Hexon Angel, Macías-Rodríguez, Lourdes, del-Val, Ek, Larsen, John

“…Trichoderma spp. are common soil and root inhabitants that have been widely studied due to their capacity to produce antibiotics, parasitize other fungi and…”
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Host range of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater treatment plant influent and effluent by Hultman, Jenni, Tamminen, Manu, Pärnänen, Katariina, Cairns, Johannes, Karkman, Antti, Virta, Marko

“…Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) collect wastewater from various sources for a multi-step treatment process. By mixing a large variety of bacteria and…”
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