Deciphering forest soil microbial communities: a comparative metagenomic analysis of bacterial diversity between degraded and dense forest soil of Joypur, Bankura, West Bengal, India

Key Points

• Bacterial diversity varies significantly between degraded and dense forest soils.
• The analysis identified distinct microbial communities influenced by soil degradation levels.
• Metagenomic techniques were employed to assess soil samples from two contrasting forest types.
• Findings highlight the importance of preserving dense forests for microbial ecosystem health.