Analyzing The Metagenomics of Bacterial Diversity in The Backwater Mangrove Regions of Pichavaram and Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India, Reveals Insights into Sediment Microbial Communities

Abstract

This metagenomic study delves into the microbial diversity and functional potential of sediment samples from the Pichavaram and Parangipettai mangrove ecosystems. The dataset, initially comprising millions of base pairs and sequences, undergoes meticulous quality control, revealing refined characteristics post-artificial duplicate read identification. Taxonomic analyses unveil a rich microbial landscape, dominated by bacteria, with intriguing presence of Eukaryota, Archaea, and unclassified sequences. The intricate community structures, highlighted through phylogenetic distributions, showcase the diversity and unexpected taxa, providing a nuanced understanding of microbial dynamics. Functional gene exploration uncovers key enzymes driving biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and metabolic pathways, shedding light on the microbial community's ecological roles and biotechnological potential. This comprehensive metagenomic analysis serves as a foundation for further ecological assessments, taxonomic refinements, and investigations into the adaptive strategies of these microbial communities in mangrove sediments.