The gut commensal bacterium <scp><i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> LX10</scp> contributes to defending against <scp><i>Nosema bombycis</i></scp> infection in <scp><i>Bombyx mori</i></scp>

Abstract

Altogether, the results revealed that E. faecalis LX10 with anti-N. bombycis activity might play an important role in protecting silkworms from microsporidia. Removal of these specific commensal bacteria with antibiotics and utilization of transgenic symbiotic systems may effectively improve the biocontrol value of microsporidia. © 2022 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.