Microbial ecology of the atmosphere
The atmosphere connects habitats across multiple spatial scales via airborne dispersal of
microbial cells, propagules and biomolecules. Atmospheric microorganisms have been …
microbial cells, propagules and biomolecules. Atmospheric microorganisms have been …
Long-distance dispersal of fungi
Dispersal is a fundamental biological process, operating at multiple temporal and spatial
scales. Despite an increasing understanding of fungal biodiversity, most research on fungal …
scales. Despite an increasing understanding of fungal biodiversity, most research on fungal …
An overview of bioaerosol load and health impacts associated with dust storms: A focus on the Middle East
Dust storms are an important environmental problem worldwide. The main sources of dust
storms include the Sahara, the Middle East, and central and northeastern Asia. Dust …
storms include the Sahara, the Middle East, and central and northeastern Asia. Dust …
Bioaerosol field measurements: Challenges and perspectives in outdoor studies
Outdoor field measurements of bioaerosols are performed within a wide range of basic and
applied scientific disciplines, each with its own goals, assumptions, and terminology. This …
applied scientific disciplines, each with its own goals, assumptions, and terminology. This …
A long-term survey unveils strong seasonal patterns in the airborne microbiome coupled to general and regional atmospheric circulations
Airborne microbes (bacteria, archaea, protists, and fungi) were surveyed over a 7-y period
via high-throughput massive sequencing of 16S and 18S rRNA genes in rain and snow …
via high-throughput massive sequencing of 16S and 18S rRNA genes in rain and snow …
Intercontinental dispersal of bacteria and archaea by transpacific winds
Microorganisms are abundant in the upper atmosphere, particularly downwind of arid
regions, where winds can mobilize large amounts of topsoil and dust. However, the …
regions, where winds can mobilize large amounts of topsoil and dust. However, the …
Global assessment of sand and dust storms
G Shepherd, E Terradellas, A Baklanov, U Kang… - 2016 - repositorio.aemet.es
The specific objectives of the assessment are to: 1) Synthesise and highlight the
environmental and socio-economic causes and impacts of SDS, as well as available …
environmental and socio-economic causes and impacts of SDS, as well as available …
Active microorganisms thrive among extremely diverse communities in cloud water
Clouds are key components in Earth's functioning. In addition of acting as obstacles to light
radiations and chemical reactors, they are possible atmospheric oases for airborne …
radiations and chemical reactors, they are possible atmospheric oases for airborne …
The limits for life under multiple extremes
Life on Earth is limited by physical and chemical extremes that define the 'habitable
space'within which it operates. Aside from its requirement for liquid water, no definite limits …
space'within which it operates. Aside from its requirement for liquid water, no definite limits …
Airborne bacteria in earth's lower stratosphere resemble taxa detected in the troposphere: results from a new NASA aircraft bioaerosol collector (ABC)
Airborne microorganisms in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere remain elusive
due to a lack of reliable sample collection systems. To address this problem, we designed …
due to a lack of reliable sample collection systems. To address this problem, we designed …