Open AccessSequencing of Coastal Lagoon Samples from the Piñones Lagoon, Puerto Rico, Reveals Important Role of Bacterial Sulfur Metabolism in the Lagoon Ecosystem
Author(s) -
Fabiola A. Aviles,
John A. Kyndt
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
microbiology resource announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.383
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2576-098X
DOI - 10.1128/mra.00172-21
Subject(s) - sulfur , ecosystem , mangrove , environmental chemistry , ecology , marine ecosystem , bacteria , sulfur metabolism , environmental science , mangrove ecosystem , biology , chemistry , genetics , organic chemistry
This initial microbial analysis of the Piñones lagoon shows a high representation of sulfur-oxidizing Sulfurimonas and sulfur-reducing Sulfurospirillum bacteria. These species are likely responsible for maintaining sulfur homeostasis and prevent the buildup of toxic sulfur components, but may contribute to nitrogen buildup, in the mangrove ecosystem.