Sequencing of the intestinal tract and galleries of the insect Conophthorus coniperda

Our study aims to assess whether the number of insect tracts included in composite samples before DNA extraction, as well as the number of trees sampled, influence the variability in microbiome profile recovery. Ensuring robust and consistent findings across diverse populations and environments will enable researchers to develop more effective management and control strategies, thereby potentially reducing the beetle's impact on pine forests.

本研究旨在评估DNA提取前复合样本中纳入的昆虫样本量与采样树木数量，是否会对微生物组图谱恢复过程中的变异性产生影响。确保在不同种群与环境下获得稳健且一致的研究结果，将有助于研究人员制定更有效的管理与防控策略，从而有望降低该甲虫对松林造成的危害。