Mudflats are highly productive coastal ecosystems that are dominated by halophytic
vegetation. In this study, the mudflat sediment microbiome was investigated from Nalabana …

The stratified distribution of bacterial and archaeal communities has been detected in many
sediment profiles from various natural environments. A better understanding of microbial …

The perennial river Ganga is recognized as one of India's largest rivers of India, but due to
continuous anthropogenic activities, the river's ecosystem is under threat. Next-generation …

Coastal sediments in the proximity of wastewater and emergency outfalls are often sinks of
pharmaceutical compounds and other organic and inorganic contaminants that are likely to …

Since the composition of soil directs the diversity of the contained microbiome and its
potential to produce bioactive compounds, many studies has been focused on sediment …

Abstract Bay of Bengal (BoB) has immense significance with respect to ecological diversity
and natural resources. Studies on microbial profiling and their functional significance at …

Intertidal mudflats are land–sea interaction areas and play important roles in global nutrient
cycles. However, a comprehensive understanding of microbial communities in these …

Glacial and kettle lakes in the high-altitude Himalayas are unique habitats with significant
scope for microbial ecology. The present study provides insights into bacterial community …

Benthic Archaea play a crucial role in the biogeochemical cycles and food webs, however,
their spatiotemporal distribution and environmental drivers are not well investigated in …

Loktak, one of the largest freshwater lakes of India, is known for floating islands (Phumdi),
being made up of a heterogeneous biomass of vegetation and soil. This ecological site …