Prokaryotic co-occurrence patterns in diverse Indian mangrove ecosystems.

ABSTRACT: Mangrove ecosystems are unique coastal zones known to harbour a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna, including microbial communities. These microorganisms play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and sustain the primary productivity driven by plants within this ecosystem. Recent advancements in microbial ecology research emphasise that microbial community structure and composition are critical for an ecosystem to thrive. Studies have focused on the microbial diversity within Indian mangrove forests; however, there is a limited understanding of the co-occurrence patterns and functional roles of microbial communities in these ecosystems. This study explores prokaryotic diversity, primarily focusing on community interactions across three major Indian mangrove forests: the Bhitarkanika mangrov

SUBMITTER: Ghosh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12583659 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature