Community metagenome sequencing from the symbiotic bacterial communities of fungus-associated insect herbivores. These include ants, beetles, termites, and wasps. The goal of this study is to
Wolbachia is a widespread bacterial endosymbiont in arthropods known for its ability to manipulate host reproduction through cytoplasmic incompatibility (CI), thereby promoting its spread. However, Wo
Complete genome sequencing and assembly of the first culturable member of the Ca. Symbiopectobacterium clade isolated from the planthopper Empoasca decipiens.
Facultative bacterial endosymbionts are common, influential associates of arthropods, yet their movement among host species has not been well documented. Plant-mediated transmission of Rickettsia was