Distinct fungal microbiomes of two Thai commercial stingless bee species, and suggest a possible niche separation in a shared habitat.

Stingless bees, a social corbiculate bee member, play a crucial role in providing pollination services. Despite their importance, the structure of their microbiome, particularly the fungal communities, remains poorly understood. This study presents an initial characterization of the fungal community associated with two Thai commercial stingless bee species, (Smith) and (Schwarz) from Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Seasonal Variations in Fungal Communities on the Surfaces of Lan Na Sandstone Sculptures and Their Biodeterioration Capacities.

Environmental factors and climate are the primary factors influencing the microbial colonization and deterioration of cultural heritage in outdoor environments. Hence, it is imperative to investigate seasonal variations in microbial communities and the biodeterioration they cause. This study investigated the surfaces of sandstone sculptures at Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham, Chiang Mai, Thailand, during wet and dry seasons using culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches.

Bacterial Communities in Lanna Fermented Soybeans from Three Different Ethnolinguistic Groups in Northern Thailand.

Northern Thailand, the main part of the Lanna region, is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, each with their own food and cultural heritage. The bacterial compositions in fermented soybean (FSB) products indigenous to three Lanna ethnolinguistic groups, including Karen, Lawa, and Shan, were investigated in this study. Bacterial DNA was extracted from the FSB samples and subjected to 16S rRNA gene sequencing using the Illumina sequencing platform.

Effect of (Roxb.) Planch. -Hexane Extract and Its Bioactive Compounds on Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Activity.

The stem bark of (Roxb.) Planch. has been applied for the treatment of human cutaneous diseases as well as canine demodicosis in several countries.

Bacterial Communities in Lanna Phak-Gard-Dong (Pickled Mustard Green) from Three Different Ethnolinguistic Groups in Northern Thailand.

The Lanna region, the main part of northern Thailand, is a place of ethnic diversity. In this study, we investigated phak-gard-dong (PGD), or pickled mustard green ( L. Czern.

Impact of Nosema Disease and American Foulbrood on Gut Bacterial Communities of Honeybees .

Honeybees, , are important pollinators of many economically important crops. However, one of the reasons for their decline is pathogenic infection. Nosema disease and American foulbrood (AFB) disease are the most common bee pathogens that propagate in the gut of honeybees.

Bacterial Communities in Three Parts of Intestinal Tracts of Carpenter Bees ().

This study investigated different bacterial communities in three intestinal parts (foregut, midgut and hindgut) of to understand the roles of gut bacteria. Our phylogenetic analysis revealed that is closely related to . The 16S rRNA gene in the genomic DNA samples from the gut was examined by illumina (Solexa) and a total of 998 operational taxonomic unit (OTUs) clusters were found.

Impact of Sacbrood Virus on Larval Microbiome of and .

In this study, we examined the impact of Sacbrood virus (SBV), the cause of larval honeybee () death, producing a liquefied a larva sac, on the gut bacterial communities on two larval honeybee species, and . SBV was added into a worker jelly food mixture and bee larvae were grafted into each of the treatment groups for 24 h before DNA/RNA extraction. Confirmation of SBV infection was achieved using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and visual symptomology.