Characterization of the Kenyan Honey Bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) Gut Microbiota: A First Look at Tropical and Sub-Saharan African Bee Associated Microbiomes
Gut microbiota plays important roles in many physiological processes of the host including digestion, protection, detoxification, and development of immune responses. The honey bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) has emerged as model for gut-microbiota host interaction studies due to its gut mic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/11/1721 |