Seagrasses host unique and vulnerable microbiomes, structured by inter-domain microbial interactions

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Authors: Eugenio Rastelli, Michael Tangherlini, Cinzia Corinaldesi, Antonio Dell’Anno, Marco Lo Martire, Alessio Giorgetti, Pasquale De Luca, Tatjana Bakran‐Petricioli, Silvija Kipson, Liina Pajusalu, Eli Rinde, Elizabeth Grace Tunka Bengil
+2 more İnci Tüney, Roberto Danovaro
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.115757
Cited by: 1
References: 160

Abstract

Seagrass meadows are vital for coastal ecosystems but are declining worldwide due to human impacts. Microbes play key roles in seagrass health, yet their diversity and functions remain poorly understood. We investigated prokaryotes and microbial eukaryotes associated with different seagrass species across multiple regions by analyzing leaves, roots, and surrounding sediments. Microbiome similarity was minimal among seagrass and sediments (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine and coastal plant biology Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds

Publication details

Journal / source
iScience
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
29
Issue
5
Pages
115757–115757
Publication date
16 April 2026
Language
EN