Gut Microbiome Development in Rock Pigeons: Effects of Food Restriction Early in Life

Gut Microbiome Development in Rock Pigeons: Effects of Food Restriction Early in Life

The developmental period is a critical phase in birds, influencing even lifetime reproductive success. The gut microbiome (GM) is important herein, affecting digestive capacity and immune function. Diet impacts the GM, but wild nestlings may experience resource limitations, which may also affect the...

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Main Authors: Maurine W. Dietz, Bin-Yan Hsu, Marco van der Velde, B. Irene Tieleman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
age
avian gut microbiome
gut microbiome development
host–microbiome interactions
rock pigeon
resource limitations
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/6/1191
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