Communities of Microorganisms in Their Natural Setting
1. Hong An Dao, HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY, Vietnam, Student, Vietnam
Aeromicrobiology investigates microorganisms carried through the air, highlighting their lower quantities than seas and soil. However, once dispersed, these infectious agents can travel long distances, increasing the risk of epidemics and impacting the environment and health.
microorganisms airborne epidemics environment health bacteria fungi cloud chemistry bioaerosols
Aeromicrobiology emphasizes the lower quantities of airborne microorganisms but recognizes their ability to travel long distances, posing risks to epidemics and environmental health. Bacteria and fungi exhibit adaptability to harsh environments. Research on atmospheric microbes and their roles in processes like precipitation formation is advancing, yet the lack of consensus on sampling procedures hinders progress. Further exploration of psychrophilic microbes is crucial for understanding physical geography, meteorological propagation, human health, and agriculture.
1. Tina Šantl-Temkiv and others, Microbial ecology of the atmosphere, FEMS Microbiology Reviews, Volume 46, Issue 4, July 2022, fuac009, https://doi.org/10.1093/femsre/fuac009
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