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Host genetics, phenotype and geography structure the microbiome of a foundational seaweed.
Molecular ecology - 1 Apr 2022
Wood Georgina, Steinberg Peter D, Campbell Alexandra H, Vergés Adriana, Coleman Melinda A, Marzinelli Ezequiel M
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Interactions between hosts and their microbiota are vital to the functioning and resilience of macro-organisms. Critically, for hosts that play foundational roles in communities, understanding what drives host-microbiota interactions is essential for informing ecosystem restoration and conservation. We investigated the relative influence of host traits and the surrounding environment on microbial communities...
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