The Gut Microbiota in Camellia Weevils Are Influenced by Plant Secondary Metabolites and Contribute to Saponin Degradation

ABSTRACT The camellia weevil (CW [Curculio chinensis]) is a notorious host-specific predator of the seeds of Camellia species in China, causing seed losses of up to 60%. The weevil is capable of overcoming host tree chemical defenses, while the mechanisms of how these beetles contend with the toxic...

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Main Authors: Shouke Zhang, Jinping Shu, Huaijun Xue, Wei Zhang, Yabo Zhang, Yaning Liu, Linxin Fang, Yangdong Wang, Haojie Wang
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/30b61ce98f2a4b7f85f9c2b99f0fd852
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