Genomics of Microbial Diversity, Evolution and Function

Dear Colleagues,

Microorganisms are found in every corner of the Earth, possessing good ecological adaptability and environmental tolerance. At present, microorganisms are playing an increasingly important role in industries, agriculture, medicine, food, the environment, and other fields. With the rapid development of culturable and non-culturable technologies, humans have been able to gradually recognize the microbial populations we previously overlooked, and have promoted the development and application of new microbial resources. The diverse genetic resources of microorganisms are also constantly being explored and utilized using current genetic and molecular biology technologies. This Special Issue focuses on the use of genomics or genetics to reveal microbial diversity and evolution, and further explore microbial functions and their application potential. Review and research papers focusing on the current challenges, new insights, latest discoveries, latest progress, and future prospects in the field of microbial genomics are all welcome.

Dr. Qiang Li
Guest Editor

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