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  • Environmental microbiology
  • Molecular biology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Microorganisms are sensitive indicators of environmental conditions.
  • Omics technologies (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics) provide insights into microbial responses.
  • Understanding microbial ecology is crucial for environmental management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of molecular biological methods in studying environmental microorganisms.
  • To highlight the significance of microbial analysis in environmental monitoring, management, and remediation.
  • To summarize advancements in 2019.

Main Methods:

  • Genomics
  • Proteomics
  • Transcriptomics
  • Metabolomics
  • Multigroup association analysis

Main Results:

  • Molecular methods effectively characterize microbial composition, function, and metabolism.
  • Microbial changes serve as indicators for evaluating environmental status.
  • Applications span wastewater treatment, pollution control, soil improvement, and environmental monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Molecular techniques offer valuable tools for environmental assessment and intervention.
  • The study of environmental microorganisms is vital for sustainable environmental practices.
  • Continued research in this field is essential for addressing environmental challenges.