Shotgun metagenomic sequencing from Manao-Pee cave, Thailand, reveals insight into the microbial community structure and its metabolic potential.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the cave oligotrophic environment, this habitat presents a challenge for microorganisms to colonize and thrive. However, it has been well documented that microorganisms play important roles in cave development. Survival of microbes in this unique habitat likely involves a broad range of adaptive capabilities. Recently, cave microbiomes all over the world are of great scientific interest. However, the majority of investigations focused mostly on small subunit ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) gene, leaving the ecological role of the microbial community largely unknown. Here, we are particularly interested in exploring the taxonomic composition and metabolic potential of microorganisms in soil from Manao-Pee cave, a subterranean limestone cave in the western part of Thailand

SUBMITTER: Wiseschart A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6598295 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature