Microbial diversity in Antarctic Dry Valley soils across an altitudinal gradient

IntroductionThe Antarctic McMurdo Dry Valleys are geologically diverse, encompassing a wide variety of soil habitats. These environments are largely dominated by microorganisms, which drive the ecosystem services of the region. While altitude is a well-established driver of eukaryotic biodiversity i...

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Main Authors: Lefentse Mashamaite, Pedro H. Lebre, Gilda Varliero, Silindile Maphosa, Max Ortiz, Ian D. Hogg, Don A. Cowan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1203216/full