Functional prediction based on 16S rRNA metagenome data from bacterial microbiota associated with macroalgae from the Peruvian coast.

ABSTRACT: Macroalgae are vital reservoirs for essential epibiotic microorganisms. Among these are growth-promoting bacteria that support the growth and healthy development of their host macroalgae, and these macroalgae can be utilized in agriculture as biostimulants, offering an alternative to traditional agrochemicals. However, to date, no comparative studies have been conducted on the functional profile and bacterial diversity associated with coastal macroalgae of Peru. In this study, we employed amplicon sequencing of the V3-V4 region of 16S rRNA gene in twelve host macroalgae collected from two rocky shores in central Peru to compare their bacterial communities. The results revealed high bacterial diversity across both sites, but differences in microbial composition were noted. The phyla Bactero

SUBMITTER: Vigil BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11316746 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature