Statistical analysis was performed using the statistical product and service solutions (SPSS) statistical software (version 20.0, IBM, Armonk, NY, USA). Based on the Silva 16S rRNA gene database (v 138,http://greengenes.secondgenome.com), the ASVs were taxonomically classified using the Blast ...
2.3.1. Reagents and Working Solutions The reagents provided in the Megazyme® AM/AP assay kit (K-AMYL Megazyme®, Bray Co., Wicklow, Ireland) were used for the analyses in accordance with the manufacturer’s protocol with the minor procedure modification detailed below. 2.3.2. Starch Extra...