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  • Coastal ecology
  • Microbial ecology
  • Environmental science

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  • Salt marshes are vital ecosystems providing services like carbon sequestration and coastal protection.
  • These functions depend on plant productivity and microbial processes, including biogeochemical cycling.
  • Coastal marsh restoration is crucial but often lacks thorough ecosystem function assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare microbial and viral communities and genetic potential in restored versus reference salt marshes.
  • To assess the functional development of restored salt marshes after 10 years.
  • To understand the role of viruses in salt marsh sediment ecosystems.

Main Methods:

  • Metagenomic analysis of bulk surface sediment from Spartina alterniflora stands.
  • Comparison of microbial and viral community composition and metabolic potential.
  • Analysis of metagenome-assembled genomes to infer functional capabilities.

Main Results:

  • Microbial community composition was similar between restored and reference marshes.
  • Restored marshes showed higher abundance of carbon and nitrogen cycling functions, while reference marshes focused on sulfur cycling.
  • Viral community composition and predicted host interactions differed significantly, suggesting distinct ecological roles.

Conclusions:

  • Ten-year-old restored salt marshes exhibit distinct metabolic potentials compared to reference sites, indicating a transitional developmental stage.
  • Differences in microbial and viral communities suggest a longer timeline for full functional recovery.
  • Developing methods to accelerate soil microbial community development is essential for effective salt marsh restoration.