Wolbachia is one of the most common bacterial endosymbionts, which is frequently found in
numerous arthropods and nematode taxa. Wolbachia infections can have a strong influence …

Wolbachia bacteria are common endosymbionts of many arthropods found in gonads and
various somatic tissues. They manipulate host reproduction to enhance their transmission …

The alphaproteobacterium Wolbachia pipientis infects arthropod and nematode species
worldwide, making it a key target for host biological control. Wolbachia-driven host …

Insects are incredibly diverse, ubiquitous and have successfully flourished out of the
dynamic and often unpredictable nature of evolutionary processes. The resident microbiome …

The microbiome contributes to many different host traits, but its role in host adaptation
remains enigmatic. The fitness benefits of the microbiome often depend on ecological …

Heritable symbionts have diverse effects on the physiology, reproduction and fitness of their
hosts. Maternally transmitted Wolbachia are one of the most common endosymbionts in …

Transposable elements (TEs) are repetitive DNA sequences capable of changing position in
host genomes, thereby causing mutations. TE insertions typically have deleterious effects …

Wolbachia is the most abundant intracellular symbiont among terrestrial Arthropoda. This
bacterium together with other microorganisms, ie, Cardinium, gained fame mainly as the …

Temperature plays a fundamental role in the fitness of all organisms. In particular, it strongly
affects metabolism and reproduction in ectotherms that have limited physiological …

Sour rot (SR) is a grapevine disease complex that is not completely understood in its
etiology and epidemiology. Recently, SR has received special attention due to its increasing …