16S rRNA gene-based microbiota profiles from diverse avian faeces are largely independent of DNA preservation and extraction method

The avian gut microbiota has been the subject of considerable recent attention, with potential implications for diverse fields such as the poultry industry, microbial ecology, and conservation. Faecal microbiotas are frequently used as a non-invasive proxy for the gut microbiota, however the extract...

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Main Authors: Johnson Edwards, Carmen Hoffbeck, Annie G. West, An Pas, Michael W. Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1239167/full