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This study aims to compare carbon-fixation-associated microbial communities and pathways in different aquatic systems.

Characteristics of carbon-fixing microbial communities and pathways across different aquatic systems in the Tianjin Binhai region

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Randomized trial compares carbon-fixation pathways in groundwater and surface water, indicating diverse strategies.

This study aims to compare carbon-fixation-associated microbial communities and pathways in different aquatic systems.
Utilized metagenomic sequencing and hydrochemical analyses.
Characterized microbial communities in groundwater, river water, and reservoir water.
Assessed six carbon fixation pathways across water types.
Surface waters showed stable communities dominated by bacteria; groundwater had diverse bacteria and archaea.
The Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle was found in all water types, with groundwater showcasing more varied pathways.
Total dissolved solids and bicarbonate levels correlated with carbon fixation gene distribution.

Zhao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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