Is it time to assign Lactiplantibacillus plantarum as a keystone species in the Drosophila melanogaster microbiota?
Year: 2025
Type: editorial
Abstract: ABSTRACT Recent work by Yang et al. published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (91:e00707-25, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.00707-25 ) offers fresh insights into the important roles played by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum within the microbial community of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster . This commentary summarizes their findings in the context of earlier studies, highlighting the unique and influential position of L. plantarum in shaping the biology and microbial dynamics of D. melanogaster .
DOI: 10.1128/aem.01491-25
Author: John M. Chaston
Institution: Brigham Young University
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414510674