Comparative analysis of deep sequenced methanogenic communities: identification of microorganisms responsible for methane production.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although interactions between microorganisms involved in biogas production are largely uncharted, it is commonly accepted that methanogenic Archaea are essential for the process. Methanogens thrive in various environments, but the most extensively studied communities come from biogas plants. In this study, we employed a metagenomic analysis of deeply sequenced methanogenic communities, which allowed for comparison of taxonomic and functional diversity as well as identification of microorganisms directly involved in various stages of methanogenesis pathways.

Results

A comprehensive metagenomic approach was used to compare seven environmental communities, originating from an agricultural biogas plant, cattle-associated samples, a lowland bog, sewage sludge from a wa

SUBMITTER: Pyzik A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6302309 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature