Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on peanut seedlings (Arachis hypogaea L.): Isolation, taxonomical, and functional characterization by Ezequiel Darío Bigatton, Ibrahim Ayoub, María Ángeles Castillejo, Carolina Merlo, Carolina Vázquez, Mariela Valeria Archilla, Marina Bruno, María Paula Martín, Romina Paola Pizzolitto, Lucas Esteban Dubini, Enrique Iván Lucini, Ricardo Javier Haro

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Stratified dietary inflammatory potential identifies oral and gut microbiota differences associated with cognitive function in older adults by Jinxiu Liu, Yuping Zhang, Xiuli Li, Zhaoyi Hou, Bixia Wang, Lili Chen, Mingfeng Chen

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Distribution of C30 carotenoid biosynthesis genes suggests habitat adaptation function in insect-adapted and nomadic Lactobacillaceae by Tom Eilers, Marie Legein, Jari Temmermans, Jelle Dillen, Ine Vandendriessche, Koen Sandra, Peter A. Bron, Stijn Wittouck, Sarah Lebeer

“…The production of carotenoids, particularly C30 forms, has been documented in some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes. However, their function, distribution and ecology beyond photosynthesizing organisms remains understudied. …”
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The dynamics of microbial community structure and metabolic function in different parts of cigar tobacco leaves during air-curing by Wenlong Li, Wenlong Li, Jun Yu, Jun Yu, Hao Li, Hao Li, Chunlei Yang, Chunlei Yang, Zheng Peng, Zheng Peng, Juan Zhang, Juan Zhang

“…Microbial community diversity analysis indicated that species richness and diversity were significantly higher during the fresh leaf and withering periods. Functional prediction based on PICRUSt2 suggested that the microbial communities in the middle leaves exhibited higher abundances of metabolic pathways related to carbohydrates and amino acids than those in the upper leaves, potentially leading to the formation of more flavor compounds. …”
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Complex interplay between gene deletions and the environment uncovers cellular roles for genes of unknown function in Escherichia coli by Kaat Sondervorst, Kristina Nesporova, Matthew Herdman, Bart Steemans, Joëlle Rosseels, Sander K. Govers

“…In a subsequent step, we used this cross-condition data set to identify five genes of unknown function (yibN, yaaY, yfaQ, ybiJ, and yijD), of which the deletion displayed either nutrient-independent phenotypic deviations or phenotypic similarities to genes of known function. …”
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Temporal dynamics of the bacterial community structure and functions associated with marine sponges collected off Karah Island, Terengganu, Malaysia by Yuki Hayami, Logajothiswaran Ambalavanan, Sandra Catherine Zainathan, Muhd Danish-Daniel, Shumpei Iehata

“…The functions “predatory or exoparasitic” and “fermentation” were highly detected in A. suberitoides, which might be related to the bacterial genera Bdellovibrio and Spirochaeta, respectively. …”
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Analysis of gastric mucosa associated microbiota in functional dyspepsia using 16S rRNA gene next-generation sequencing by Noha Salah Soliman, May Sherif Soliman, Walied Elhossary, Amani Ali El-Kholy

“…There is a scarcity of data regarding the presence of gastric mucosa-associated dysbiosis in functional dyspepsia. The present study aimed to characterize the taxonomy and diversities of the microbiota in the gastric mucosa of patients with functional dyspepsia. …”
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Environmental Constraints Mitigation Directly Drove the Diversifications of Fungal Community and Functional Profile in Amended Coastal Salt-Affected Soils by Yunlong Li, Weifeng Chen, Yiwei Xu, Jie Yu, Wengang Zuo, Yuhua Shan, Yanchao Bai

“…In addition, fluctuations in the prevalence of specific fungal genera, including <i>Stachybotrys</i>, <i>Trichoderma</i>, <i>Mortierella</i>, and <i>Acremonium</i>, emerged as a decisive biotic factor influencing diversifications of fungal communities and functional profiles. …”
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Investigating the gut bacteria structure and function of hibernating bats through 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing and culturomics by Jian Zhou, Ying Liu, Tao Gu, Jingzhu Zhou, Fengming Chen, Shijun Li

“…These findings emphasize the need for further investigations into the functional roles of these microbiota and their contributions to host health. …”
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Analysis of structural and metabolic changes in surface microorganisms following powdery mildew infection in wheat and assessment of their potential function in biological control. by Zhen Wu, Xiaodong Xue

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Diversity and plant growth-promoting functions of diazotrophic/N-scavenging bacteria isolated from the soils and rhizospheres of two species of Solanum. by Mónica Yorlady Alzate Zuluaga, Karina Maria Lima Milani, Leandro Simões Azeredo Gonçalves, André Luiz Martinez de Oliveira

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Comparison of the Intestinal Microbiota Composition and Function of Red Claw Crayfish (<i>Cherax quadricarinatus</i>) Cultured in Ponds and Rice Fields by Libin Huang, Tianhe Lu, Xiaohua Lu, Jingu Shi, Yin Huang, Xuesong Du, Dapeng Wang, Yi Liang, Yanju Lei, Lianggang Wang, Rui Wang, Huizan Yang

“…Tenericutes and Proteobacteria were significantly more abundant in the RB than in the PB, while Planctomycetes and Firmicutes were significantly more abundant in the PB than in the RB. …”
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Microbial and molecular signatures for enhanced gut health in pigs fed a diet with spray-dried plasma as functional protein source by Soumya K. Kar, Dirkjan Schokker, Carine van Vuure, Herman van Iersel, Amy C. Harms, Amy C. Harms, Leo Kruijt, Mari A. Smits, Mari A. Smits, Alfons J. M. Jansman

“…Overall, our results highlight the nutritional and functional value of SDP as functional dietary protein source.…”
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Metagenomic Comparison of Gut Microbes of <i>Lemur catta</i> in Captive and Semi-Free-Range Environments by Chunzhong Xu, Xinzi Guo, Lian Li

“…Environmental variations between the two rearing systems led to distinct profiles in microbial functions and carbohydrate-active enzyme gene composition. …”
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The Composition and Function of Bacterial Communities Associated with the Northern Root-Knot Nematode (<i>Meloidogyne hapla</i>) Populations Showing Parasitic Variability by Isaac Lartey, Gian M. N. Benucci, Terence L. Marsh, Gregory M. Bonito, Haddish Melakeberhan

“…Results showed a variable composition (or abundance) of 65 genera in the field and 61 genera in the greenhouse isolates, with 12 genera of unknown and the rest belonging to 14 known functional groups. …”
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Exploring Community Succession, Assembly Patterns, and Metabolic Functions of Ester-Producing-Related Microbiota during the Production of <i>Nongxiangxing baijiu</i> by Xiawei Yi, Huan Xia, Ping Huang, Shiyuan Ma, Chongde Wu

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Potential Functions and Transmission Dynamics of Fungi Associated with <i>Anoplophora glabripennis</i> Across Different Life Stages, Between Sexes, and Between Habitats by Qing Liu, Yuanting Jia, Yishuo Li, Shilong Geng, Yanqi Yu, Zhangyan Wang, Xinru Wang, Ningning Fu, Jianyong Zeng, Xiaoyu Su, Huiping Li, Hualing Wang

“…Overall, the fungi composition was stage specific, with adult gut communities being more diverse than those of larvae and eggs. Male fungal communities differed significantly, while frass and female communities were more similar to each other. …”
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Genome-wide analysis of C-repeat binding factor (CBF) family members in Pennisetum glaucum and the function of PgCBF21 under cold stress by Cong Guan, Wei Li, Tian Li, Ying Dong, JunYi He, Bo Wu, Hui Wang, Chunlin Jia

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Comparison of the Bacterial and Fungal Communities and Metabolic Functions of Cottonseed Hull Waste Compost Associated with High and Low Yields of Straw Mushroom <i>Volvariella vol... by Pattana Kakumyan, Lin Yang, Shunjie Liu, Changxia Yu, Zhengpeng Li, Mingjie Chen, Siam Popluechai, Yan Zhao

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The mechanism of benzene degradation in groundwater by indigenous microbial degradation from the perspectives of isotopes and microorganisms in cold regions of China by Dongmei Ruan, Jianmin Bian, Juanjuan Wu

“…This elucidates the underlying mechanism behind the changes in benzene degradation efficiency and rate as a function of concentration. The findings provide foundational information to promote the development of more effective bioremediation strategies.…”
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