Microbiome Engineering: A Promising Approach to Improve Coral Health
The world’s coral reefs are threatened by the cumulative impacts of global climate change and local stressors. Driven largely by a desire to understand the interactions between corals and their symbiotic microorganisms, and to use this knowledge to eventually improve coral health, interest in coral...
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| author | Jie Li Qingsong Yang Junde Dong Michael Sweet Ying Zhang Cong Liu Yanying Zhang Xiaoyu Tang Wenqian Zhang Si Zhang |
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| description | The world’s coral reefs are threatened by the cumulative impacts of global climate change and local stressors. Driven largely by a desire to understand the interactions between corals and their symbiotic microorganisms, and to use this knowledge to eventually improve coral health, interest in coral microbiology and the coral microbiome has increased in recent years. In this review, we summarize the role of the coral microbiome in maintaining a healthy metaorganism by providing nutrients, support for growth and development, protection against pathogens, and mitigation of environmental stressors. We explore the concept of coral microbiome engineering, that is, precise and controlled manipulation of the coral microbiome to aid and enhance coral resilience and tolerance in the changing oceans. Although coral microbiome engineering is clearly in its infancy, several recent breakthroughs indicate that such engineering is an effective tool for restoration and preservation of these valuable ecosystems. To assist with identifying future research targets, we have reviewed the common principles of microbiome engineering and its applications in improving human health and agricultural productivity, drawing parallels to where coral microbiome engineering can advance in the not-too-distant future. Finally, we end by discussing the challenges faced by researchers and practitioners in the application of microbiome engineering in coral reefs and provide recommendations for future work. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c994141e9d2543c392f7499b7d494ba72023-12-17T06:38:15ZengElsevierEngineering2095-80992023-09-0128105116Microbiome Engineering: A Promising Approach to Improve Coral HealthJie Li0Qingsong Yang1Junde Dong2Michael Sweet3Ying Zhang4Cong Liu5Yanying Zhang6Xiaoyu Tang7Wenqian Zhang8Si Zhang9CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Corresponding authors.CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, ChinaCAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Tropical Marine Biological Research Station in Hainan, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Biotechnology of Hainan Province, Sanya Institute of Ocean Eco-Environmental Engineering, Sanya 572000, ChinaAquatic Research Facility, Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UKCAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, ChinaCAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, ChinaSchool of Ocean, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, ChinaCAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, ChinaCAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, ChinaCAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Corresponding authors.The world’s coral reefs are threatened by the cumulative impacts of global climate change and local stressors. Driven largely by a desire to understand the interactions between corals and their symbiotic microorganisms, and to use this knowledge to eventually improve coral health, interest in coral microbiology and the coral microbiome has increased in recent years. In this review, we summarize the role of the coral microbiome in maintaining a healthy metaorganism by providing nutrients, support for growth and development, protection against pathogens, and mitigation of environmental stressors. We explore the concept of coral microbiome engineering, that is, precise and controlled manipulation of the coral microbiome to aid and enhance coral resilience and tolerance in the changing oceans. Although coral microbiome engineering is clearly in its infancy, several recent breakthroughs indicate that such engineering is an effective tool for restoration and preservation of these valuable ecosystems. To assist with identifying future research targets, we have reviewed the common principles of microbiome engineering and its applications in improving human health and agricultural productivity, drawing parallels to where coral microbiome engineering can advance in the not-too-distant future. Finally, we end by discussing the challenges faced by researchers and practitioners in the application of microbiome engineering in coral reefs and provide recommendations for future work.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095809922005653Coral reef restorationCoral holobiontBeneficial microorganisms for coralsBleachingMicrobiome engineering |
| spellingShingle | Jie Li Qingsong Yang Junde Dong Michael Sweet Ying Zhang Cong Liu Yanying Zhang Xiaoyu Tang Wenqian Zhang Si Zhang Microbiome Engineering: A Promising Approach to Improve Coral Health Engineering Coral reef restoration Coral holobiont Beneficial microorganisms for corals Bleaching Microbiome engineering |
| title | Microbiome Engineering: A Promising Approach to Improve Coral Health |
| title_full | Microbiome Engineering: A Promising Approach to Improve Coral Health |
| title_fullStr | Microbiome Engineering: A Promising Approach to Improve Coral Health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microbiome Engineering: A Promising Approach to Improve Coral Health |
| title_short | Microbiome Engineering: A Promising Approach to Improve Coral Health |
| title_sort | microbiome engineering a promising approach to improve coral health |
| topic | Coral reef restoration Coral holobiont Beneficial microorganisms for corals Bleaching Microbiome engineering |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095809922005653 |
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