Differential carbohydrate utilization and organic acid production by honey bee symbionts
F. J. Lee, K. I. Miller, J. B. McKinlay, I. L. G. Newton
The paper identifies metabolic variations among honey bee gut symbionts, showing that core microbes like Gilliamella produce organic acids, potentially contributing to honey bee weight gain.
bioRxiv · Apr 4, 2018Microbiology