August 15, 2025Open Access

Comparative Analysis of Denitrification and Other Nitrogen Cycle Genes in Diverse Environmental Microbiomes

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Metagenomic analysis revealed distinct denitrification gene profiles in various environmental microbiomes, indicating specific microbial adaptations.
Soil metagenomes displayed higher levels of denitrifiers, while freshwater metagenomes had lower concentrations, impacting nitrogen cycling dynamics.
Using shotgun metagenomics, researchers assessed microbial communities, with a focus on denitrifier abundance and its correlation with N2O flux in soils.
Understanding denitrification's role in nitrogen cycling could inform strategies to mitigate N2O emissions from agricultural practices.

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This study compares nitrogen cycle processes across diverse microbiomes, highlighting denitrification patterns and factors influencing N2O emissions.

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This study compares nitrogen cycle processes across diverse microbiomes, highlighting denitrification patterns and factors influencing N2O emissions.