Generation of Nutrients and Detoxification: Possible Roles of Yeasts in Leaf-Cutting Ant Nests

Generation of Nutrients and Detoxification: Possible Roles of Yeasts in Leaf-Cutting Ant Nests

The possible roles played by yeasts in attine ant nests are mostly unknown. Here we present our investigations on the plant polysaccharide degradation profile of 82 yeasts isolated from fungus gardens of Atta and Acromyrmex species to demonstrate that yeasts found in ant nests may play the role of m...

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Main Authors: Fernando C. Pagnocca, Ifeloju Dayo-Owoyemi, Fernando A. L. Marson, Thais D. Mendes, André Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-02-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
fungi
Attini
metabolism
polysaccharidases
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/3/1/228/

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