Seasonal dynamics, dietary patterns, and bamboo leaf nutrition shape the phyllosphere-associated gut microbiota of red pandas
In conclusion, our study provides a comprehensive understanding of how seasonality, diet, and bamboo leaf nutrition shape the gut microbiota of red panda connected to bamboo microbiome. It underscores the gut microbes' indispensable role in facilitating red pandas' adaptation to their bamboo-based diet, crucial for their survival in natural habitats.
Authors
- Qingsong Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4823-1153)
- Liwen Kang
- Qiuxian Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7246-5910)
- Huaqiang Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3538-4481)
- Jinghui Fu
- Zejun Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0183-7086)
- Yi Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4747-1021)
- Mingsheng Hong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6537-7552)
- H. Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0520-0805)
- Jia Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9910-1639)
Institutions
- China West Normal University (CN)
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Animal Microbiome
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-025-00474-0
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- China West Normal University
- Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province