Study of Biodiversity of Algae and Cyanobacteria of Mutnovsky and Gorely Volcanoes Soils (Kamchatka Peninsula) Using a Polyphasic Approach

A comprehensive study of the biodiversity of algae and cyanobacteria in the soils of Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes on Kamchatka's UNESCO-listed volcanic landscape reveals 48 distinct taxa, including several cosmopolitan species and multiple first-time regional identifications. Notably, species richness increases with altitude, suggesting a complex ecological gradient influenced by volcanic activity. The research employed clonal cultures, phenotypic, and molecular genetic analyses to uncover this diversity, providing critical insights into the terrestrial algoflora of Kamchatkan volcanic soils.

Allaguvatova, R. Z., Nikulin, A. Yu., Nikulin, V. Yu., Bagmet, V. B., & Gaysina, L. A. (2022). Study of Biodiversity of Algae and Cyanobacteria of Mutnovsky and Gorely Volcanoes Soils (Kamchatka Peninsula) Using a Polyphasic Approach. Diversity, 14(5), 375. https://doi.org/10.3390/d14050375