Figure 5.

Pearson's correlation coefficient of cecal microbiota. (A) Correlation coefficient between growth performance and B. subtilis–fermented product concentration in broilers challenged with LPS. (B) Correlation coefficient between growth performance and abundant genera in broilers challenged with LPS. (C) Correlation coefficient between abundant genera and B. subtilis–fermented product concentration in broilers challenged with LPS. Circle sizes and color intensity represent the magnitude of correlation. Positive correlations are displayed in blue color, and negative correlations are displayed in red color. Circle sizes are proportional to the correlation coefficients. Abbreviations: FCR, feed conversion ratio; LPS, lipopolysaccharide.