Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
T. R. Cowton, D. A. Slater, M. E. Inall
Summary: Greenland's glacial fjords play a regulating role in the exchange between ice sheets and the ocean. Proximal observations and numerical plume modeling show that plumes from subglacial discharge contribute significantly to the water composition in fjords near glaciers, with upwelled Atlantic Water warming the near-glacier water profile and potentially increasing submarine melting. This highlights the crucial role of plumes in modifying water properties in Greenland's fjords and the ability of simple models to capture these impacts.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Jorgen Bendtsen, Soren Rysgaard, Daniel F. Carlson, Lorenz Meire, Mikael K. Sejr
Summary: Research has shown that near tidewater outlet glaciers, localized mixing hot spots can significantly contribute to vertical exchange, especially due to the position of these glaciers near the outlets, leading to the formation of this type of localized mixing.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Agnieszka Kujawa, Magdalena Lacka, Natalia Szymanska, Joanna Pawlowska, Maciej M. Telesinski, Marek Zajaczkowski
Summary: Benthic foraminifera in the fjords of Svalbard and Norway show similarities in abundance and species composition but significant differences in biodiversity and quantity. The study suggests that Svalbard fjords will remain distinct in the future even under conditions of further warming or atlantification, while Norwegian fjords may experience changes in foraminiferal assemblages due to human activities.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Soniya Sukumaran, Tejal Vijapure, Jyoti Mulik, Hurmine Ridha
Summary: Tropical ecosystems sustain high biodiversity but are facing rapid species extinction. The North West India coast has unique biogeographic and climatic features supporting rich marine biodiversity. Macrobenethos in the area are mainly influenced by sediment texture, salinity, and anthropogenic activities. Future research should focus on lesser studied groups, seasonal and anthropogenic hypoxic zones, and long-term monitoring studies to enhance understanding and predictive capabilities in the face of global climate change.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Martina Vasutova, Martin Jirousek, Michal Hajek
Summary: The study revealed that fungal communities in boreal ecosystems are primarily influenced by substrate identity rather than site differences. Only a few fungi behave as generalists across different plant species, while most specific fungi are found in dead parts of specific plants.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cristian Aldea, Leslie Novoa, Maria Paz Acuna, Ignacia Acevedo-Romo, Francisco Bravo
Summary: The CIMAR program, conducted by the Chilean Navy through the National Oceanographic Committee, has been collecting samples and data on biotic and abiotic variables in Chilean fjord and channel zones (CIMAR-Fjords) and Chilean remote islands (CIMAR-Islands) since 1995. This study standardized and summarized the published information on benthic organisms from 21 CIMAR-Fjords cruises and the Southern Ice Fields Cruise 1995, providing valuable data on the distribution, abundance, and geographic location of sampling stations. The data set consists of 8,854 records from 880 different localities, representing 1,225 species from 24 different phyla and over 150,000 individuals, and can serve as a baseline for ecological studies and ecosystem conservation in Chilean Patagonia.
Article
Agronomy
Justyna Bohacz, Michal Mozejko, Teresa Kornillowicz-Kowalska, Grzegorz Siebielec
Summary: Fungi that decompose keratinized animal remains play an important role in the arable soil microbiome. This study characterized the communities of keratinophilic and co-inhabiting fungi in different cultivated soils, focusing on the influence of granulometric fractions. The results showed a positive correlation between keratinophilic fungi and pH and granulometric fractions, while non-keratinophilic fungi were not correlated. The composition of both groups of fungi was most similar in loamy soil and chernozem, with sandy soil and rendzina showing the greatest differences. Chernozem had the highest diversity of fungal species. The study also provided a collection of keratinomycete strains for further research on their keratinolytic activity and agricultural potential.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Shumskaya, Nina Filippova, Laura Lorentzen, Shazneka Blue, Carrie Andrew, Nicholas S. S. Lorusso
Summary: This study describes a unique dataset in terms of size, lifespan, and data originators to improve our understanding of the occurrence and distribution of fungal species in the Northeastern United States. The dataset contains over 400,000 occurrences of over 1,400 species across the state, with most observations resolved at the species level (>99%). It is georeferenced and openly accessible through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) repository.
Review
Mycology
Mao-Qiang He, Rui-Lin Zhao, Dong-Mei Liu, Teodor T. Denchev, Dominik Begerow, Andrey Yurkov, Martin Kemler, Ana M. Millanes, Mats Wedin, A. R. McTaggart, Roger G. Shivas, Bart Buyck, Jie Chen, Alfredo Vizzini, Viktor Papp, Ivan Zmitrovich, Naveed Davoodian, Kevin D. Hyde
Summary: This study reviews the species diversity of Basidiomycota in different lifestyles and habitats, highlighting the higher publication rate of new species in lichenicolous yeast-like taxa and the lower discovery rate of plant parasitic basidiomycetes. The establishment of a comprehensive taxonomic system through a global initiative by mycologists is found to be important for promoting and standardizing the recognition of taxa. Estimates suggest that over 54,000 species of Basidiomycota will be discovered by 2030, highlighting the significant gap between described and unknown diversity in this phylum.
Article
Ecology
Camila Duarte Ritter, Dominik Forster, Josue A. R. Azevedo, Alexandre Antonelli, R. Henrik Nilsson, Martha E. Trujillo, Micah Dunthorn
Summary: The study utilized DNA metabarcoding data to explore co-occurrence patterns of microorganisms in different Amazonian habitats, revealing that most operational taxonomic units (OTUs) were bacteria with various metabolism modes, and a high frequency of saprotrophic fungi. Organic carbon and base saturation indices were important in Amazonian co-occurrence networks, while other soil properties played a role in co-exclusion. Different habitats showed similar network properties with variations in modularity, likely due to flooding events.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changliang Nie, Xueyun Geng, Huiling Ouyang, Lina Wang, Zongzhen Li, Mingyu Wang, Xiaomin Sun, Yan Wu, Yunhan Qin, Youxin Xu, Xu Tang, Jianmin Chen
Summary: The study reveals that the airborne microbiota in typical vegetable plastic greenhouses in Shandong, China, contains high concentrations of bacteria and fungi. The predominant bacteria species include Ralstonia, Alcanivorax, Pseudomonas, Bacillus, and Acinetobacter, while frequent fungal genera include Botrytis, Alternaria, Fusarium, Sporobolomyces, and Cladosporium. The airborne microbiota is associated with soil microbiota and their functions mainly involve metabolism and neurodegenerative diseases for bacteria, while fungal trophic mode is dominated by Pathotroph-Saprotroph.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Maia Azpiazu-Muniozguren, Alba Perez, Aitor Rementeria, Irati Martinez-Malaxetxebarria, Rodrigo Alonso, Lorena Laorden, Javier Gamboa, Joseba Bikandi, Javier Garaizar, Ilargi Martinez-Ballesteros
Summary: The study evaluated fungal diversity using ITS metabarcoding in the Anana Salt Valley in Spain, revealing the presence of many saprotrophic fungi. The distribution of fungi in the saltern appeared to be influenced by surrounding conditions, such as vegetation and types of crops.
Article
Soil Science
Andrew Dopheide, Carina Davis, Steve A. Wakelin, David Whitehead, Gwen-Aelle Grelet
Summary: Inputs of carbon to soil can stimulate microbial growth and immobilize excess nitrogen from sources such as livestock urine. However, the effects of carbon inputs on microbial communities under conditions of excess soil nitrogen are still not well understood.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feihong Xue, Ying Yang, Senchao Lai, Yalai Xiao, Yinxi Yao, Yingyi Zhang, Shichun Zou
Summary: This study used high-throughput sequencing to investigate the succession of airborne microbial communities on an island in Pearl River Estuary under the influence of summer and winter monsoons. The results showed rapid changes in airborne microbial communities, especially fungal aerosols, during different monsoon seasons. The changes in air temperature and relative humidity caused by monsoons were found to be the most important factors driving the airborne microbial communities during the summer monsoon. Additionally, terrestrial sources, particularly soil, made the greatest contribution to airborne bacteria.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Metsehet Yinebeb, Ermias Lulekal, Tamrat Bekele, Debissa Lemessa
Summary: Homegardens play a crucial role in preserving plant biodiversity, especially in agrarian countries like Ethiopia. The study examines the effects of elevation and distance from houses on plant species and use types in homegardens. It also explores the relationship between distance from houses, plant use types, and species richness.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
