The microbiome and metatranscriptome of a panel from the mapping population reveal complex assembly and function involving host influence.

provide an optimal system for deciphering the host-microbiome interactions at various levels. We analyzed the pitcher microbiomes and metatranscriptomes of the parental species, and F1 and F2 generations from the mapping population ( X ) utilizing high-throughput sequencing methods. This study aimed to examine the host influences on the microbiome structure and function and to identify the key microbiome traits.