Managing Amphibian Disease with Skin Microbiota.
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چکیده
The contribution of emerging amphibian diseases to the sixth mass extinction is driving innovative wildlife management strategies, including the use of probiotics. Bioaugmentation of the skin mucosome, a dynamic environment including host and microbial components, may not provide a generalized solution. Multi-omics technologies and ecological context underlie effective implementation.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Trends in microbiology
دوره 24 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016