Diana M. Flores

Soil metabarcoding reveals the distinct microbial signature of a remnant forest patch at a local restoration initiative in the Ecuadorian Chocó

The Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena hotspot is a globally recognized center of endemism that is undergoing severe deforestation. While conservation and restoration efforts typically prioritize the recovery of aboveground macroscopic biodiversity, the response of soil microbial communities remains largely uncharacterized in th...