Effects of microbial evolution dominate those of experimental host-mediated indirect selection
Microbes ubiquitously inhabit animals and plants, often affecting their host’s phenotype. As a result, even in a constant genetic background, the host’s phenotype may evolve through indirect selection on the microbiome. ‘Microbiome engineering’ offers a promising novel approach for attaining desired...
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Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-07-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/9350.pdf |