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Environmental and Geographical Factors Structure Soil Microbial Diversity in New Caledonian Ultramafic Substrates: A Metagenomic Approach.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Gourmelon Véronique, Maggia Laurent, Powell Jeff R, Gigante Sarah, Hortal Sara, Gueunier Claire, Letellier Kelly, Carriconde Fabian
Abstract excerpt
Soil microorganisms play key roles in ecosystem functioning and are known to be influenced by biotic and abiotic factors, such as plant cover or edaphic parameters. New Caledonia, a biodiversity hotspot located in the southwest Pacific, is one-third covered by ultramafic substrates. These types of soils are notably characterised by low nutrient content and high heavy metal concentrations. Ultramafic outcrops...
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