Metagenomic insights into the microbial communities of inert and oligotrophic outdoor pier surfaces of a coastal city

Abstract Background Studies of the microbiomes on surfaces in built environment have largely focused on indoor spaces, while outdoor spaces have received far less attention. Piers are engineered infrastructures commonly found in coastal areas, and due to their unique locations at the interface betwe...

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Main Authors: Xinzhao Tong, Marcus H. Y. Leung, Zhiyong Shen, Justin Y. Y. Lee, Christopher E. Mason, Patrick K. H. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Microbiome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-021-01166-y