Amplicon Sequencing of Rock-Inhabiting Microbial Communities from Joshua Tree National Park, USA

Endolithic microorganisms have been reported to date in hot and cold drylands worldwide, where they represent the prevailing life forms ensuring ecosystem functionality, playing a paramount role in global biogeochemical processes. We report here an amplicon sequencing characterization of rocks collected from Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP), USA.

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Endolithic microorganisms have been found in hot and cold drylands worldwide, serving as the predominant life forms ensuring ecosystem functionality and playing a crucial role in global biogeochemical processes. In this study, amplicon sequencing was used to characterize rocks collected from Joshua Tree National Park in the USA.