Unexplored mangrove soils harbour novel microbial groups with multiple functions
Mangroves are highly productive unique ecosystems harbouring diverse unexplored microbial communities that play crucial roles in nutrient cycling as well as in maintaining ecosystem services. Research to uncover the microbe-mangrove interactions that maintain ecosystem services and resilience under changing conditions is urgently needed for successful conservation and rehabilitation of these fragile ecosystems as these communities play crucial roles in mangrove biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling.
Credits
Design & Web – S Kannappan
Coordination & Editing – Sangeetha Rajeesh
Contributing authors – Dr. V. R. Prabavathy, Baskaran, V. Deepak Shaw and Dr. Jegan Sekar
Editorial support – R Surya