Analysis of fungal microbiota diversity and potential pathogenic fungi in oral secretions and gut feces of captive giant pandas
The abundance and diversity of fungal communities in the oral cavity and gut of giant pandas exhibit significant seasonal variations. While the oral cavity hosts a higher abundance and diversity of fungi, the species composition of fungal community composition is similar to that of the intestines. The majority of gut fungi are likely derived from the oral cavity or diet, the significant seasonal variation in gut fungal community structure further suggests that long-term resident fungi may not be present in the gut.
Authors
- Xiaoping Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4950-8441)
- Ruiguo Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5652-0617)
- Yu Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9086-8396)
- Xinni Li
- Shanshan Ling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4801-1027)
- Gen Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6862-5547)
- Chengdong Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9891-8765)
- Xiangwen Zeng
- Zhi Zhen Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9296-1504)
- Rongyan Luo
Institutions
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (CN)
- Sichuan Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1522289
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.32