Characteristics of limestone soil collected from Gunung Lang, Perak and metagenomic analysis of the soil microbial community
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology
;
: 373-382, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-626782
ABSTRACT
Aims:
This project was aimed to study the microbial diversity of the limestone soil and its correlation with the environment. Methodology andresults:
The study was carried out using samples obtained from Gunung Lang, Ipoh, Perak in August 2013. X-ray diffraction analysis of the rock structure confirmed that the samples were of limestone origin. Besides that, soil analysis revealed that this area was fertile and rich in nutrients. It therefore served as a suitable habitat for microorganismal diversity to flourish. This was proven by the 16S rDNA metagenomic analysis which targeted on 16S rDNA variable region V3-V5 using Illumina MiSeq sequencer. Using this approach, a variety of microorganisms was identified and many yet to be characterized microorganisms were detected from this area. Conclusion, significance and impact of study This is the first study in Malaysia that aimed to study the microbial diversity of limestone soils through metagenomic approach. The study showed that limestone is rich in microbial diversity and it is a place worth looking for novel microbes and genes of interest in biotechnology.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Calcium Carbonate
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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