Sequencing our way towards understanding global eukaryotic biodiversity
Microscopic eukaryotes are abundant, diverse and fill critical ecological roles across every
ecosystem on Earth, yet there is a well-recognized gap in understanding of their global …
ecosystem on Earth, yet there is a well-recognized gap in understanding of their global …
The microbial rare biosphere: current concepts, methods and ecological principles
Our ability to describe the highly diverse pool of low abundance populations present in
natural microbial communities is increasing at an unprecedented pace. Yet we currently lack …
natural microbial communities is increasing at an unprecedented pace. Yet we currently lack …
Distinct patterns and processes of abundant and rare eukaryotic plankton communities following a reservoir cyanobacterial bloom
Plankton communities normally consist of few abundant and many rare species, yet little is
known about the ecological role of rare planktonic eukaryotes. Here we used a 18S …
known about the ecological role of rare planktonic eukaryotes. Here we used a 18S …
Insights into global diatom distribution and diversity in the world's ocean
Diatoms (Bacillariophyta) constitute one of the most diverse and ecologically important
groups of phytoplankton. They are considered to be particularly important in nutrient-rich …
groups of phytoplankton. They are considered to be particularly important in nutrient-rich …
Marine protist diversity in E uropean coastal waters and sediments as revealed by high‐throughput sequencing
Although protists are critical components of marine ecosystems, they are still poorly
characterized. Here we analysed the taxonomic diversity of planktonic and benthic protist …
characterized. Here we analysed the taxonomic diversity of planktonic and benthic protist …
Reliable, verifiable and efficient monitoring of biodiversity via metabarcoding
To manage and conserve biodiversity, one must know what is being lost, where, and why, as
well as which remedies are likely to be most effective. Metabarcoding technology can …
well as which remedies are likely to be most effective. Metabarcoding technology can …
Biodiversity soup: metabarcoding of arthropods for rapid biodiversity assessment and biomonitoring
Traditional biodiversity assessment is costly in time, money and taxonomic expertise.
Moreover, data are frequently collected in ways (eg visual bird lists) that are unsuitable for …
Moreover, data are frequently collected in ways (eg visual bird lists) that are unsuitable for …
Patterns of rare and abundant marine microbial eukaryotes
Background Biological communities are normally composed of a few abundant and many
rare species. This pattern is particularly prominent in microbial communities, in which most …
rare species. This pattern is particularly prominent in microbial communities, in which most …
Distinct seasonal assemblages of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi revealed by massively parallel pyrosequencing
Understanding the dynamics of rhizosphere microbial communities is essential for predicting
future ecosystem function, yet most research focuses on either spatial or temporal …
future ecosystem function, yet most research focuses on either spatial or temporal …
Methods for the extraction, storage, amplification and sequencing of DNA from environmental samples
Advances in the sequencing of DNA extracted from media such as soil and water offer huge
opportunities for biodiversity monitoring and assessment, particularly where the collection or …
opportunities for biodiversity monitoring and assessment, particularly where the collection or …