Soils contain the largest pool of carbon (C) on Earth with cellulose being the most abundant polymer, as it is a key component of plant structural C.…
Members of the phylum Acidobacteria are found in soils worldwide. They comprise a monophyletic phylum of astonishing diversity, similar to the…
The human intestine harbors a rich microbial ecosystem with a tremendous number and density of microorganisms collectively referred to as the gut…
The healthy human and animal intestine harbors a tremendous number and diversity of symbiotic microorganisms separated only by a secreted layer of…
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the world’s most important crop plants. The production is strongly limited by nitrogen (N), which is typically…
Nitrification is a key process of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle and wastewater treatment. Our current knowledge on the involved organisms –…
Nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) are key players of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle. By catalyzing the second step of nitrification, the oxidation…
Molecular biology techniques have provided insights into the tremendous genetic diversity, abundance, and distribution of microorganisms on planet…
The symbiotic intestinal microbiota is a fundamental part of the animal and human body, with manifold implications for host nutrition, health, and…
