Long-term cellulose enrichment selects for highly cellulolytic consortia and competition for public goods
G. R. Lewin, N. M. Davis, B. R. McDonald, A. J. Book, M. G. Chevrette, S. Suh, A. Boll, C. R. Currie
This study shows that long-term cellulose enrichment leads to stable or variable cellulolytic abilities in microbial communities, with competition for public goods affecting decomposition rates.
bioRxiv · Sep 18, 2020Microbiology