Publications by authors named "Keagan Morrison"
Insect Mol Biol
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- Insects carry bacterial communities that significantly influence their metabolism, development, immunity, and overall fitness, yet little is known about the bacteriomes of wireworms, which are significant agricultural pests in Canada.
- This study focused on five major wireworm pest species to analyze their bacterial communities using 16S rRNA sequencing, revealing over 400 genera primarily from four main bacterial phyla.
- The findings indicate that while each species has a small number of predominant genera, the bacterial communities are diverse and their composition is influenced by developmental stages and reproductive strategies, offering insights for future pest management strategies.
