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The Future of (Soil) Microbiome Studies: Current Limitations, Integration, and Perspectives.
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Abstract
Microbes dominate the planet's biodiversity in terms of species number and by driving essential Earth system functions such as the carbon cycle. Soils contain most of this microbial biodiversity. Only recently, we have started to better understand the diversity of bacteria and fungi at the global scale. Here, I list my views on some shortcomings of contemporary soil microbiome studies and potential solutions to overcome them. In particular, I highlight that (soil) microbiome studies should become more holistic in terms of (i) taxa and resolution targeted, (ii) by adding functional to taxonomic information, and (iii) by integrating temporal analysis into spatial analyses. Considering those elements with the methodology that is now available will advance our understanding on (soil) microbiomes to reliably address major ecological hypotheses and to advance insights into the importance for life on Earth.
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