Analysis of soil microbial communities based on amplicon sequencing of marker genes

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The use of cultivation independent methods has revolutionized soil biology in the last decades. Most popular approaches are based on directly extracted DNA from soil and subsequent analysis of PCR-amplified marker genes by next-generation sequencing. While these high-throughput methods offer novel possibilities over cultivation-based approaches, several key points need to be considered to minimize potential biases during library preparation and downstream bioinformatic analysis. This opinion paper highlights crucial steps that should be considered for accurate analysis and data interpretation.

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Schöler, A., Jacquiod, S., Vestergaard, G., Schulz, S., & Schloter, M. (2017, July 1). Analysis of soil microbial communities based on amplicon sequencing of marker genes. Biology and Fertility of Soils. Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-017-1205-1

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