Microbial diversity in Antarctic Dry Valley soils across an altitudinal gradient

• Published in: Frontiers in Microbiology
• Main Authors: Lefentse Mashamaite, Pedro H. Lebre, Gilda Varliero, Silindile Maphosa, Max Ortiz, Ian D. Hogg, Don A. Cowan
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023
• Subjects: Antarctic microbiology; McMurdo Dry Valleys; edaphic habitats; microbial diversity; altitudinal gradients; Microbiology; QR1-502; Antarctic; Taylor Valley; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1203216; https://doaj.org/article/3b67fc7088d54cdc86bf4e874a4f9013

IntroductionThe Antarctic McMurdo Dry Valleys are geologically diverse, encompassing a wide variety of soil habitats. These environments are largely dominated by microorganisms, which drive the ecosystem services of the region. While altitude is a well-established driver of eukaryotic biodiversity i...