Comparative Metagenomics Provide Mechanistic Insights into the Biodegradation of the Non-hydrolysable Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride in Gut Microbiota of Insect Larvae
Haoran Peng,
Zhe Zhang,
Xiaoxi Kang
et al.
Abstract:Using microbiomes to mitigate global plastic pollution is of paramount importance. Insect microbiomes have garnered emerging interest for their ability to biodegrade non-hydrolysable plastic polymers. The larvae ofSpodoptera frugiperda, a globally prevalent migratory crop pest, are accidentally discovered to consume polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic films, highlighting the role of their gut microbiome. Following the migration ofS. frugiperdin China, this study displays a comprehensive geographical profile of it… Show more
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