Microbial diversity in Antarctic Dry Valley soils across an altitudinal gradient

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
Subjects:
Antarctic microbiology
McMurdo Dry Valleys
edaphic habitats
microbial diversity
altitudinal gradients
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1203216/full

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