Xing Zhao , Minsheng Lin

Tropical Microbial Resources Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Molecular Microbiology Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 3   
Received: 08 Apr., 2024    Accepted: 20 May, 2024    Published: 06 Jun., 2024

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Microbial communities, including bacteria and fungi, are essential for the decomposition of organic matter and nutrient cycling in aquatic environments. The absence of sunlight, as seen in underground water storage or under floating solar panels, can significantly alter microbial activity, leading to the accumulation of nitrates due to increased nitrification rates and decreased nitrate assimilation. Additionally, the presence of periphytic algae can stimulate microbial decomposers, enhancing the breakdown of plant litter and organic matter. The study also highlighted the functional variability among aquatic fungal decomposers, which can influence higher trophic levels and overall ecosystem functioning. Furthermore, microbial communities respond to various environmental stressors, such as pollution and changes in water quality, which can affect their composition and function. The findings underscore the importance of microbial decomposers in maintaining water quality in aquatic systems. Microbial communities play a pivotal role in nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and responding to environmental changes. These insights highlight the need for monitoring microbial activity and composition to ensure the health and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.

Microbial decomposers; Water quality; Nutrient cycling; Organic matter decomposition, Aquatic ecosystems; Microbial communities; Environmental stressors