About this Research Topic
Recent advances in cultivation, DNA sequencing technologies and -omics (metagenomics, metaproteomics etc) methods have greatly contributed to the rapid advancement of our understanding of microbial diversity, function and they interactions with environment. Furthermore, comparative genomic studies can provide overall information about actinobacterial speciation, evolution, metabolism and environment adaptation mechanisms. With this proposed research topic we aim to report on the recent advances in our understanding of the diversity, function and environmental adaptations of actinobacteria in various special and extreme habitats.
In this Research Topic, we welcome contributions of original research articles, reviews or opinions that related to the proposed topic. Submissions that reveal unexpectedly diverse/rare group of actinobacteria with special selective isolation methods or culture-independent methods are encouraged. Application of –omics methods to bring new visions towards understanding the ecological function and environment adaptation of actinobacteria in such habitats are particularly welcomed.
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