Atmospheric boundary level (ABL) is the lowest part of the atmosphere that is highly influenced by its contact with the surface of the planet. The diverse microorganisms found in the ABL are continuously aerosolized and dispersed from surface sources. Knowledge of microbial diversity in the ABL is crucial as it can be potentially dangerous for human health, agriculture, and climate. Furthermore, it can provide valuable insights into ecosystem connectivity and biogeography.

In this application note, discover how the Coriolis micro has been used to collect samples from the ABL at twelve different locations across the globe to investigate the correlation between bacterial diversity in the ABL and surface biomes. Through the study, the Coriolis micro has shown to be effective for bacterial metagenomic analysis.

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