Application of metatranscriptomics in environmental microbial ecology
LI Ying1, WU Xing-Jie2, HE Zhi-Bin2, BEI Shui-Kuan2, MA Ke1, PENG Jing-Jing2
1. Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Academy of Agriculture Green Development, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
Abstract：In this review, the pipeline for metatranscriptomics workflow and data analysis were systematically summarized. Then, the strategy of research in environmental microbial ecology was discussed. Based on the above, the prospects of metatranscriptomics application were proposed. Metatranscriptomics has been useful in analyzing the function of environmental microbiomes. It provides a powerful tool for us to better understand the dynamic evolution of the functional microbial community and its relationship with environmental factors and ecosystem function.
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