Publications by authors named "Shai Schechter"
Front Microbiol
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how the atmosphere influences the transport of microorganisms globally, focusing on the composition of the airborne microbiome (aerobiome) using DNA sequencing of aerosol samples in central Israel.
- The research revealed that the source of aerosols significantly affects both bacterial and fungal community compositions, with notable differences observed between various particle sizes and aerosol origins from dust events or clear days.
- Findings indicate that bacteria may travel as aggregates or attached to particles during dust events, while fungal communities are more reliant on aerosol sources and show daily variations, suggesting limited mixing among different sources.
