Microbiota Dynamics in Environmental and Host Systems: From Ecology to Applications
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microbial ecology; genomics; metagenomics; endosymbionts
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Interests: membrane bioreactors; activated sludge microbiota; biofouling; fouling prevention; environmental microbiology
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Interests: microbiome; drug resistance; cancer
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on the complex interactions between microorganisms and their environments, covering both natural ecosystems and host-associated microbiomes. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that explore the following:
- Environmental microbiome dynamics and community structure;
- Host–microbe interactions across different organisms (plants, animals, humans);
- Microbial ecology in extreme and changing environments;
- Applications of microbiome research in biotechnology and medicine;
- Novel methodological approaches in microbiome analysis;
- Microbiome responses to environmental stressors and climate change.
This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between fundamental microbial ecology research and practical applications, providing insights into how microbiota function across diverse systems.
Please proceed with creating the Special Issue website. We are ready to begin promoting it and inviting high-quality submissions.
Dr. George Tsiamis
Dr. Spyridon Ntougias
Dr. Soumaya Kouidhi
Dr. Mouna Mahjoubi
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- environment
- microbiome
- host–microbe interactions
- microbial ecology
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