New Horizons in Terrestrial Cyanobacteria: Advancing Fundamental Understanding of Physiology, Ecology and Genomics
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2023) | Viewed by 2060
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microbial ecology and physiology; soil microbiomes; biocrusts; cyanobacteria; ecological restoration; drylands; climate change
Interests: predatory bacteria; cyanobacteria; microbial ecology; biocrusts; fungi; soil ecology; agroecology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cyanobacteria are ubiquitous, with estimated global biomass of 3 × 1014 g C making them some of the most important organisms on Earth. Typically, cyanobacteria are among the first to colonize terrestrial ecosystems where they play crucial roles in ecosystem functioning, including C and N fixation, nutrient cycling and beneficial interactions with higher plants and other organisms that influence processes at a global scale. In addition, cyanobacteria have potential in industrial, restoration and agricultural practices as a result of their dynamism and adaptability. However, diversity reflects the varied and unique environments in which they’re found with specific conditions within terrestrial habitats dictating species diversity, niche differentiation, and organismal physiological adaptations. Recent developments in cyanobacterial physiology and microbiomics have demonstrated a gap in the fundamental knowledge of cyanobacteria as ecosystem engineers. A deeper study is needed to expand knowledge in areas such as their function in conjunction with soil characteristics, interactions with other organisms such as plants and metabolic capacity for human benefit.
We welcome submissions of original scientific research articles, modeling, communications, comprehensive (mini)-reviews, comments, or perspectives. Topics of interest include but are not restricted to holistic studies of terrestrial cyanobacteria physiology, ecology and genomics as well as their use in restoration, agriculture and industry. Diversity studies of extreme or understudied environments are also encouraged.
Dr. Ana Giraldo-Silva
Dr. Julie Bethany Rakes
Dr. Corey Nelson
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- terrestrial cyanobacteria
- cyanobacterial physiology
- cyanobacterial ecology
- microbial interactions
- ecological restoration
- biotechnology
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