The usability of different field-deployable instruments for microbial community characterization in marine-derived samples was demonstrated. Moreover, differences in beta diversity were observed when DNA was extracted in-field versus in-lab using the xTitan system, particularly for mangrove-associated samples. These results highlight the value of on-site nucleic acid extraction for enhancing the detection of microbial taxa that can be sensitive to cold storage. This study enabled the testing of the xTitan on Red Sea-derived samples, generating comprehensive information on the effects of DNA extraction systems and transportation of samples on coral and mangrove-associated microbiomes.
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