The chicken gut metagenome and the modulatory effects of plant-derived benzylisoquinoline alkaloids

2018352 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Peng Huang · Hunan Agricultural University

Yan Zhang · Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Kangpeng Xiao · Hunan Agricultural University

Fan Jiang · Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Hengchao Wang · Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen

Dazhi Tang · China Agricultural University

Dan Liu

Abstract

The reference gene catalog of the chicken gut microbiome is an important supplement to animal gut metagenomes. Metagenomic analysis provides insights into the growth-promoting mechanism of MCE, and underscored the importance of utilizing safe and effective growth promoters.

Topics & Keywords

Gut microbiota and health Animal Nutrition and Physiology Aquaculture disease management and microbiota

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: Microbiome

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 211-211

DOI: 10.1186/s40168-018-0590-5

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