About this Research Topic
Cyanobacteria, represent an incredibly diverse group of photosynthetic microorganisms that can be found thriving in a variety of ecosystems around the world, playing a crucial role in maintaining the balance of our planet's atmosphere and contributing significantly to global primary production, which ultimately supports the growth and sustenance of countless other life forms. These remarkable organisms exhibit a fascinating array of morphological variations, allowing them to adapt and flourish even in the most extreme and inhospitable environments, such as hot springs, polar ice caps, and arid deserts. In recent years, the study of genetic diversity within cyanobacteria has garnered considerable interest among scientists, as it offers valuable insights into their evolutionary history, ecological roles, and potential applications in the burgeoning field of biotechnology, as well as the development and progression of the photosynthetic processes that have shaped our world and made it habitable for countless species throughout the eons.
Extensive research has been conducted on cyanobacteria diversity; however, the impact of this diversity on ecosystems is still an unresolved question. In this Research Topic, we aim to concentrate on the various mechanisms through which cyanobacteria operate in diverse ecosystems, including their significance in terrestrial, marine, and freshwater environments. Additionally, we will explore the evolutionarily pertinent processes of cyanobacterial adaptation to distinct ecosystems. Specifically, we intend to highlight the unique adaptive mechanisms of cyanobacteria that thrive in extreme conditions and recognize the crucial roles these species contribute to their respective ecosystems.
This Research Topic welcomes all kinds of article types. Subtopics can cover, but are not limited to, the following aspects:
Succession process of cyanobacteria species during water bloom outbreak.
Molecular mechanism of cyanobacteria adaptation to environmental change.
Mechanism of adaptation of cyanobacterial biocrust to terrestrial arid environment.
Effects of cyanobacteria diversity on ecosystem multifunctionality.
Extensive research has been conducted on cyanobacteria diversity; however, the impact of this diversity on ecosystems is still an unresolved question. In this Research Topic, we aim to concentrate on the various mechanisms through which cyanobacteria operate in diverse ecosystems, including their significance in terrestrial, marine, and freshwater environments. Additionally, we will explore the evolutionarily pertinent processes of cyanobacterial adaptation to distinct ecosystems. Specifically, we intend to highlight the unique adaptive mechanisms of cyanobacteria that thrive in extreme conditions and recognize the crucial roles these species contribute to their respective ecosystems.
This Research Topic welcomes all kinds of article types. Subtopics can cover, but are not limited to, the following aspects:
Succession process of cyanobacteria species during water bloom outbreak.
Molecular mechanism of cyanobacteria adaptation to environmental change.
Mechanism of adaptation of cyanobacterial biocrust to terrestrial arid environment.
Effects of cyanobacteria diversity on ecosystem multifunctionality.
Keywords: Cyanobacteria, Ecosystem functioning, Biodiversity, Water Bloom, Biocrust
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