DNA metabarcoding analyses reveal fine-scale microbiome structures on Western Canadian bat wings.

Unlabelled: Healthy wings are vital for the survival and reproduction of bats, and wing microbiome is a key component of bat wing health. However, relatively little is known about the wing microbiome of bats in western Canada where the white nose syndrome has become an increasing threat. Here, we used DNA metabarcoding to investigate the bacterial and fungal communities on the wings of three bat species: the big brown bat (), the Yuma myotis (), and the little brown myotis () from four field sites in Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada.

Microbial isolates with Anti-Pseudogymnoascus destructans activities from Western Canadian bat wings.

Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) is the causative agent of white-nose syndrome, which has resulted in the death of millions of bats in North America (NA) since 2006. Based on mortalities in eastern NA, the westward spread of infections likely poses a significant threat to western NA bats. To help prevent/reduce Pd infections in bats in western NA, we isolated bacteria from the wings of wild bats and screened for inhibitory activity against Pd.

Taxonomic and Metabolite Diversities of Moss-Associated Actinobacteria from Thailand.

Actinobacteria are a group of ecologically important bacteria capable of producing diverse bioactive compounds. However, much remains unknown about the taxonomic and metabolic diversities of actinobacteria from many geographic regions and ecological niches. In this study, we report the isolation of actinobacteria from moss and moss-associated rhizosphere soils in Thailand.

Bryophytes Harbor Cultivable Actinobacteria With Plant Growth Promoting Potential.

This study was designed to investigate the cultivable actinobacteria associated with bryophytes and their plant growth promoting ability. Thirteen actinobacteria were isolated and tested for their ability to promote growth of plant and . All isolates were able to produce IAA and siderophores.