The influence of host genetics on the microbiome.
| Autor: | Tabrett A; Plant and Microbial Biology, University of Zurich, Zurich, CH-8008, Switzerland., Horton MW; Plant and Microbial Biology, University of Zurich, Zurich, CH-8008, Switzerland. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | F1000Research [F1000Res] 2020 Feb 05; Vol. 9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Feb 05 (Print Publication: 2020). |
| DOI: | 10.12688/f1000research.20835.1 |
| Abstrakt: | It is well understood that genetic differences among hosts contribute to variation in pathogen susceptibility and the ability to associate with symbionts. However, it remains unclear just how influential host genes are in shaping the overall microbiome. Studies of both animal and plant microbial communities indicate that host genes impact species richness and the abundances of individual taxa. Analyses of beta diversity (that is, overall similarity), on the other hand, often conclude that hosts play a minor role in shaping microbial communities. In this review, we discuss recent attempts to identify the factors that shape host microbial communities and whether our understanding of these communities is affected by the traits chosen to represent them. Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed. (Copyright: © 2020 Tabrett A and Horton MW.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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