The ecological function played by the coprophagous insects is an important issue in livestock production contexts. The role of this fauna, specially dung beetles, provides …
Cattle diet plays a crucial role in the quality of dung and the consequent reproductive capacity of dung beetles. We investigated how three pasture types (improved native, forage …
Epichloë coenophiala forms aboveground symbiotic relationships with tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) and provides the host with better fitness. This study investigated the effects of …
The immense importance of microbial symbioses with plants, animals, and other eukaryotes is meeting with ever increasing awareness and interest. Heritable symbionts—those …