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Ep. 440 - Plants, Bees, and the Microbes They Share

In Defense of Plants Podcast

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Rapid Microbial Evolution in Bees

This chapter explores the rapid evolution of microbial communities in bees, discussing the factors that contribute to this process such as short generation times, high mutation rates, and DNA swapping. It also highlights the impact of antibiotics on honeybee gut microbiomes, the mutual exchange of microbes between plants and bees, and the transmission of plant diseases by bees.

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