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Microbes and Metabolites of Tetrastigma: Deciphering the Ecology of Host Choice of the Plant Parasite and World's Largest Flower, Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae)
This peer-reviewed research paper investigates the complex ecological interactions between Rafflesia (the world's largest flower) and its host Tetrastigma using metagenomic and metabolomic approaches. The study characterizes the microbes and metabolites associated with Rafflesia and its host, revealing symbiotic relationships and chemical drivers of parasitism. The findings have significant implications for conservation and propagation of endangered Rafflesia species.
Keywords: Sapria, endophyte, holoparasite, metagenomics, symbiosis
Metagenomic and Metabolomic Insights into Microbial and Chemical Drivers of Rafflesia's Parasitic Life Cycle
This ongoing research explores the microbial and chemical factors influencing the parasitic life cycle of Rafflesia, aiming to uncover new insights into host-parasite interactions and inform future conservation strategies.