Horizontal gene transfer targets metabolic dependencies to stabilize division of labor in a fermenting microbiome
This project provides metagenomic sequencing data from a traditional Chinese Daqu fermentation system across different aging stages. The dataset was generated to investigate the assembly and functional dynamics of microbial communities, with a particular focus on metabolic interactions and horizontal gene transfer (HGT).Samples were collected at multiple time points during the aging process. Shotgun metagenomic sequencing was performed to characterize taxonomic composition, functional potential, and gene transfer events. The data support integrative analyses linking microbial community structure, metabolic dependencies, and the development of flavor-associated compounds.