Microbial ecology of the atmosphere
The atmosphere connects habitats across multiple spatial scales via airborne dispersal of
microbial cells, propagules and biomolecules. Atmospheric microorganisms have been …
microbial cells, propagules and biomolecules. Atmospheric microorganisms have been …
Bioaerosol nexus of air quality, climate system and human health
Aerosols of biological origins, known as bioaerosols, in addition to having the aerosol
properties, have those of a living system that offers them some enabling functionalities. From …
properties, have those of a living system that offers them some enabling functionalities. From …
A long-term survey unveils strong seasonal patterns in the airborne microbiome coupled to general and regional atmospheric circulations
J Cáliz, X Triadó-Margarit… - Proceedings of the …, 2018 - National Acad Sciences
Airborne microbes (bacteria, archaea, protists, and fungi) were surveyed over a 7-y period
via high-throughput massive sequencing of 16S and 18S rRNA genes in rain and snow …
via high-throughput massive sequencing of 16S and 18S rRNA genes in rain and snow …
Airborne microbial transport limitation to isolated Antarctic soil habitats
Dispersal is a critical yet poorly understood factor underlying macroecological patterns in
microbial communities. Airborne microbial transport is assumed to occupy a central role in …
microbial communities. Airborne microbial transport is assumed to occupy a central role in …
Microbial communities in the tropical air ecosystem follow a precise diel cycle
ES Gusareva, E Acerbi, KJX Lau… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - National Acad Sciences
The atmosphere is vastly underexplored as a habitable ecosystem for microbial organisms.
In this study, we investigated 795 time-resolved metagenomes from tropical air, generating …
In this study, we investigated 795 time-resolved metagenomes from tropical air, generating …
The biogeographic differentiation of algal microbiomes in the upper ocean from pole to pole
K Martin, K Schmidt, A Toseland, CA Boulton… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Eukaryotic phytoplankton are responsible for at least 20% of annual global carbon fixation.
Their diversity and activity are shaped by interactions with prokaryotes as part of complex …
Their diversity and activity are shaped by interactions with prokaryotes as part of complex …
Terrestrial and marine influence on atmospheric bacterial diversity over the north Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
N Lang-Yona, JM Flores, R Haviv, A Alberti… - … Earth & Environment, 2022 - nature.com
The diversity of microbes and their transmission between ocean and atmosphere are poorly
understood despite the implications for microbial global dispersion and biogeochemical …
understood despite the implications for microbial global dispersion and biogeochemical …
Global airborne microbial communities controlled by surrounding landscapes and wind conditions
R Tignat-Perrier, A Dommergue, A Thollot… - Scientific Reports, 2019 - nature.com
The atmosphere is an important route for transporting and disseminating microorganisms
over short and long distances. Understanding how microorganisms are distributed in the …
over short and long distances. Understanding how microorganisms are distributed in the …
Marine viruses disperse bidirectionally along the natural water cycle
Marine viruses in seawater have frequently been studied, yet their dispersal from neuston
ecosystems at the air-sea interface towards the atmosphere remains a knowledge gap …
ecosystems at the air-sea interface towards the atmosphere remains a knowledge gap …
Airborne bacteria confirm the pristine nature of the Southern Ocean boundary layer
Microorganisms are ubiquitous and highly diverse in the atmosphere. Despite the potential
impacts of airborne bacteria found in the lower atmosphere over the Southern Ocean (SO) …
impacts of airborne bacteria found in the lower atmosphere over the Southern Ocean (SO) …