Comparative analysis of the gastrointestinal microbial communities of bar-headed goose (Anser indicus) in different breeding patterns by high-throughput sequencing

Wang, Wen; Cao, Jintao; Li, Ji-Rong; Fang, Yang; Li, Zhuo; Li, Laixing

doi:10.1016/j.micres.2015.10.003

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“…We also observed that species richness and diversity of the gut microbiota between wild and farmed Swan geese were not statistically different. This contrasts with our previously published results that the semi-artificially reared Bar-headed geese had higher species richness and diversity than the wild ones [39]. We speculate that this lack of difference may be due to the rearing environments that more closely simulate the natural conditions, in which farmed Swan geese were allowed to forage freely and were fed on both natural and artificial foods.…”

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Distinctive gut microbial community structure in both the wild and farmed Swan goose (Anser cygnoides)

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Zheng

Sharshov

et al. 2016

J. Basic Microbiol.

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Swan goose (Anser cygnoides) is currently one of the most popular economic wildfowl for rare birds breeding industries in several provinces of China. However, the farmed Swan geese, reared in artificial environment and fed on both natural and artificial diets, display a reduced reproductive rate compared to wild species. Little is known about the gut microbiota of this species, which could play a role in nutrient and energy metabolism, immune homeostasis and reproduction. The present comparative study was designed to provide a first characterization of gut microbial communities related to both wild and farmed Swan geese by 16 S rRNA sequences using the Illumina HiSeq platform. The results showed that dominant microbial components in both groups consisted of Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria. The abundances of these four phyla were not statistically different between the groups. At the genus level, significantly decreased abundance of Clostridium and increased abundance of SMB53, Enterococcus and Paenibacillus were observed in farmed group compared to wild group. The marked differences of genus level group-specific microbes create a baseline for future Swan goose microbiology research and make a valuable contribution to forming relationships between gut microbiota and domestic bird reproduction.

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Distinctive gut microbial community structure in both the wild and farmed Swan goose (Anser cygnoides)

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Zheng

Sharshov

et al. 2016

J. Basic Microbiol.

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“…At the phylum level, Firmicutes , Proteobacteria, and Fusobacteria were found to be present at high abundance in each sample. Firmicutes and Proteobacteria , the most widespread intestinal phyla, are commonly observed within gut environments of many birds (Waite & Taylor, ; Wang, Cao, Li, et al., ; Wang, Cao, Yang, et al., ; Wang, Zheng, et al., ). Members of these two phyla were frequently studied for their food digestion roles.…”

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Comparative metagenomics of the gut microbiota in wild greylag geese (Anser anser) and ruddy shelducks (Tadorna ferruginea)

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Zheng

et al. 2018

MicrobiologyOpen

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Gut microbiome contributes to host health by maintaining homeostasis, increasing digestive efficiency, and facilitating the development of immune system. Wild greylag geese ( Anser anser ) and ruddy shelducks ( Tadorna ferruginea ), migrating along the central Asian flyway, appear to be one of the most popular species in the rare birds rearing industries of China. However, the structure and function of the gut microbial communities associated with these two bird species remain poorly understood. Here, for the first time, we compared gut metagenomes from greylag geese to ruddy shelducks and investigated the similarities and differences between these two bird species in detail. Taxonomic classifications revealed the top three bacterial phyla, Firmicutes , Proteobacteria, and Fusobacteria , in both greylag geese and ruddy shelducks. Furthermore, between the two species, 12 bacterial genera were found to be more abundant in ruddy shelducks and 41 genera were significantly higher in greylag geese. A total of 613 genera (approximately 70%) were found to be present in both groups. Metabolic categories related to carbohydrate metabolism, metabolism of cofactors and vitamins, lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and glycan biosynthesis and metabolism were significantly more abundant in ruddy shelducks, while greylag geese were enriched in nucleotide metabolism and energy metabolism. The herbivorous greylag geese gut microbiota harbored more carbohydrate‐active enzymes than omnivorous ruddy shelducks. In our study, a range of antibiotic resistance categories were also identified in the gut microbiota of greylag geese and ruddy shelducks. In addition to providing a better understanding of the composition and function of wild birds gut microbiome, this comparative study provides reference values of the artificial domestication of these birds.

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“…The biggest problem of bar-headed geese artificial breeding is the low egg-laying rate, which limit the number of eggs for artificial incubation. Our previous comparative study on the different bar-headed geese breeding patterns has shown that marked differences in gut microbiota existed between wild and farmed bar-headed geese (Wang et al 2016). Considering that gut microbiome may be a crucial factor in the regulation of reproduction, we try to figure out the core gut microbes of bar-headed geese at a wide range of scales.…”

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High‐throughput sequencing reveals the core gut microbiome of Bar‐headed goose ( Anser indicus ) in different wintering areas in Tibet

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Elucidating the spatial dynamic and core gut microbiome related to wild bar‐headed goose is of crucial importance for probiotics development that may meet the demands of bar‐headed goose artificial breeding industries and accelerate the domestication of this species. However, the core microbial communities in the wild bar‐headed geese remain totally unknown. Here, for the first time, we present a comprehensive survey of bar‐headed geese gut microbial communities by Illumina high‐throughput sequencing technology using nine individuals from three distinct wintering locations in Tibet. A total of 236,676 sequences were analyzed, and 607 OTUs were identified. We show that the gut microbial communities of bar‐headed geese have representatives of 14 phyla and are dominated by Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes. The additive abundance of these four most dominant phyla was above 96% across all the samples. At the genus level, the sequences represented 150 genera. A set of 19 genera were present in all samples and considered as core gut microbiome. The top seven most abundant core genera were distributed in that four dominant phyla. Among them, four genera (Lactococcus, Bacillus, Solibacillus, and Streptococcus) belonged to Firmicutes, while for other three phyla, each containing one genus, such as Proteobacteria (genus Pseudomonas), Actinobacteria (genus Arthrobacter), and Bacteroidetes (genus Bacteroides). This broad survey represents the most in‐depth assessment, to date, of the gut microbes that associated with bar‐headed geese. These data create a baseline for future bar‐headed goose microbiology research, and make an original contribution to probiotics development for bar‐headed goose artificial breeding industries.

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Comparative analysis of the gastrointestinal microbial communities of bar-headed goose (Anser indicus) in different breeding patterns by high-throughput sequencing

Cited by 63 publications

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Distinctive gut microbial community structure in both the wild and farmed Swan goose (Anser cygnoides)

Distinctive gut microbial community structure in both the wild and farmed Swan goose (Anser cygnoides)

Comparative metagenomics of the gut microbiota in wild greylag geese (Anser anser) and ruddy shelducks (Tadorna ferruginea)

High‐throughput sequencing reveals the core gut microbiome of Bar‐headed goose ( Anser indicus ) in different wintering areas in Tibet

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