Analysis of gut bacterial diversity and exploration of cellulose-degrading bacteria in xylophagous insects
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Choi, Min-Young
(Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA))
Ahn, Jae-Hyung (Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA)) Song, Jaekyeong (Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA)) Kim, Seong-Hyun (Applied Entomology Division, NAAS, RDA) Bae, Jin-Woo (Department of Biology, Kyung Hee University) Weon, Hang-Yeon (Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA)) |
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