The Soil Microbiome - From Metagenomics to Metaphenomics
Journal Article
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· Current Opinion in Microbiology
Soil microorganisms carry out important processes, including support of plant growth and cycling of carbon and other nutrients. However, the majority of soil microbes have not yet been isolated and their functions are largely unknown. Although metagenomic sequencing reveals microbial identities and functional gene information, it includes DNA from microbes with vastly varying physiological states. Therefore, metagenomics is only predictive of community functional potential. We posit that the next frontier lies in understanding the metaphenome, the product of the combined genetic potential of the microbiome and available resources. Here we describe examples of opportunities towards gaining understanding of the soil metaphenome.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1495395
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-132057
- Journal Information:
- Current Opinion in Microbiology, Journal Name: Current Opinion in Microbiology Journal Issue: C Vol. 43; ISSN 1369-5274
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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