Characterization of microbiome diversity unveils substantial microbial variation in mangrove soil sediments from coastal regions of Malaysia.

ABSTRACT: The mangrove ecosystems are of great ecological importance found in tropical and subtropical coasts, including Malaysia. The microbial communities in the mangrove sediments play an indispensable role in maintaining homeostasis and supporting biodiversity. However, mangroves are facing various threats due to increasing anthropogenic activities. Thus, it is important to monitor the microbial community to improve our understanding of anthropogenic pressure on reshaping these ecosystems. This study examines the microbial community diversity in mangrove sediments of southern peninsular Malaysia. High-throughput MinION sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene was performed to compare the soil microbiome diversity in 35 samples from 8 different mangroves representing Sungai Sedili Kecil and Sungai Sedili

SUBMITTER: Hebbar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12281800 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature