Airborne Microbial Communities
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2024 | Viewed by 164
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microbial ecology; bioaerosol; atmospheric environment; aquatic environment; bacteria
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Interests: microbial ecology; microbial genomics; metagenomics; holobiome; microbiome of the built environment; bioaerosol; culture methods; biotic and abiotic interaction
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Interests: airborne microbiomes; algae-associated microbiomes; bacterial community diversity; extremophilic bacteria; plant-associated microbiomes; plant growth-promoting bacteria; sediment-associated microbiomes; soil microbiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to elucidate the complex dynamics and implications of airborne microbial communities, encompassing a spectrum of organisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, archaea, and viruses. The influence of these airborne microbes is multifaceted, extending to human and animal health, agricultural productivity, ecosystem stability, and climatic processes. Current research underscores the variation in outdoor airborne microbial communities as a function of seasonal changes, geographic variability, and air pollution levels. Additionally, the composition of indoor microbial communities is influenced by a variety of factors including ambient temperature, humidity levels, ventilation systems, occupant density, and the influx of microbes from outdoor environments. The objective of this Special Issue is to showcase cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of the composition, diversity, and abundance of microbial communities in the air, as well as their impacts. As Guest Editor, I am extending an invitation for the submission of original research articles, comprehensive review papers, and succinct communications that contribute to the knowledge of monitoring, managing, and mitigating airborne microbial communities. This includes, but is not limited to, studies focusing on the characterization of bioaerosols and their implications for health, the environment, and the climate.
We anticipate your valuable contributions to this critical field of study.
Prof. Dr. Daisuke Tanaka
Prof. Dr. Fumito Maruyama
Dr. Milko A. Jorquera
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microbial community
- diversity
- air
- atmosphere
- built environments
- monitoring
- bacteria
- fungi
- microorganisms
- bioaerosols
