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BACTERIA, YEASTS, AND FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH LARVAL FOOD OF BRAZILIAN NATIVE STINGLESS BEES
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Laboratory of Genetics. Institute of Biotechnology. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, Brazil.
Department of Molecular Medicine. University of Rome La Sapienza. Rome, Italy.
Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Genetics. Institute of Biological Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Genetics. Institute of Biological Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Laboratory of Genetics. Institute of Biotechnology. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, MG, Brazil.
Faculty of Computer Science. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, Brazil.
René Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Laboratory of Genetics. Institute of Biotechnology. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, MG, Brazil.
Laboratory of Genetics. Institute of Biotechnology. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, Brazil.
Department of Molecular Medicine. University of Rome La Sapienza. Rome, Italy.
Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Genetics. Institute of Biological Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Genetics. Institute of Biological Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Laboratory of Genetics. Institute of Biotechnology. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, MG, Brazil.
Faculty of Computer Science. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, Brazil.
René Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Laboratory of Genetics. Institute of Biotechnology. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, MG, Brazil.
Laboratory of Genetics. Institute of Biotechnology. Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia, Brazil.
Abstract
Stingless bees are a diverse group with a relevant role in pollinating native species. Its diet is rich in carbohydrates and proteins, by collecting pollen and nectar supplies the development of its offspring. Fermentation of these products is associated with microorganisms in the colony. However, the composition of microorganisms that comprise this microbiome and its fundamental role in colony development is still unclear. To characterize the colonizing microorganisms of larval food in the brood cells of stingless bees Frieseomelitta varia, Melipona quadrifasciata, Melipona scutellaris, and Tetragonisca angustula, we have utilized molecular and culture-based techniques. Bacteria of the phyla Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and fungi of the phyla Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota, and Mortierellomycota were found. Diversity analysis showed that F. varia had a greater diversity of bacteria in its microbiota, and T. angustula had a greater diversity of fungi. The isolation technique allowed the identification of 189 bacteria and 75 fungi. In summary, this research showed bacteria and fungi associated with the species F. varia, M. quadrifasciata, M. scutellaris, and T. angustula, which may play an essential role in the survival of these organisms. Besides that, a biobank with bacteria and fungus isolates from LF of Brazilian stingless bees was created, which can be used for different studies and the prospection of biotechnology compounds.
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