Bamucuo Lake Metagenomics: Microbial Community in Tibet

Abstract

This study employed metagenomic approaches to reveal the molecular profiles of microbial community structure and metabolic capacity in Bamucuo Lake, Tibet. High-altitude lakes like Bamucuo represent unique extreme environments, and understanding their microbial ecosystems provides valuable insights into microbial adaptation and biogeochemical cycling in these pristine environments.

Method

• Metagenomic Sequencing: Performed shotgun metagenomic sequencing of water and sediment samples
• Taxonomic Profiling: Identified microbial community composition at multiple taxonomic levels
• Functional Analysis: Characterized metabolic pathways and functional genes
• Environmental Correlation: Correlated microbial community patterns with environmental parameters

Key Results

• Community Diversity: Revealed rich microbial diversity in the high-altitude lake environment
• Metabolic Capacity: Identified key metabolic pathways involved in nutrient cycling
• Extreme Adaptation: Discovered microbial adaptations to high-altitude, low-temperature conditions
• Baseline Data: Established baseline microbial community data for environmental monitoring

BibTeX

@article{wei2023metagenomics,
  title={Metagenomics revealing molecular profiles of microbial community structure and metabolic capacity in Bamucuo lake, Tibet},
  author={Wei, Cai and Sun, Dan and Yuan, Wenliang and Li, Lei and Dai, Chaoxu and Chen, Zuozhou and Zeng, Xiaomin and Wang, Shihang and Zhang, Yuyang and Jiang, Shouwen and others},
  journal={Environmental Research},
  volume={217},
  pages={114847},
  year={2023}
}