Microorganisms as Indicators of Environmental Changes
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2025) | Viewed by 855
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioindication of polluted soils; microbiological monitoring; ecology and environmental protection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental changes are events that occur as a result of both natural and human processes. The transformation and transportation of large quantities of energy and materials due to ecosystem function and human activities contribute significantly to these processes. Physical and chemical indicators can provide information about the scale of the changes, but bioindicator species can be used for the accurate assessment of the impact of these changes. Among all organisms, microorganisms play a crucial role in biogeochemical cycles in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Since they are widely distributed and highly sensitive to changes, microorganisms can be used as bioindicators for environmental alterations. They can respond quickly via changing their number, species composition, distribution, and activity. These properties make them an early warning system for environmental changes and the consequences that follow. This will provide insights into the future development of natural ecosystems.
The focus of this Special Issue of Microorganisms is to publish articles related to the use of microorganisms as indicators for natural and human-induced changes on the global and local scales, such as climate change, deforestation, acidification, soil and water pollution, desertification, and invasive species. As Guest Editors, we welcome you to submit research articles on the microbial bioindicators of environmental changes.
Dr. Silvena B. Boteva
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbial
- environment
- indicator
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