L. D. Alcaraz

This study analyzes the microbial composition of a commercial biofertilizer, identifying 182 fungal species and 964 bacterial genera, and explores how plant roots influence microbial diversity.

The paper characterizes subway surface microbiomes in Mexico City and finds passenger hand microbiomes reflect surface diversity and pathogen presence, with rapid microbial resettling after cleaning.

The paper tests a two-step model of plant root microbiome acquisition using tomato and ruderal plants, finding that tomatoes follow the model while ruderal plants do not.

This study analyzes the bacterial diversity in Mexico City’s metro system, identifying human and environmental microbial sources and their composition.

The paper examines genomic traits in microbial communities under nutrient enrichment, finding shifts in genome size and composition linked to trophic strategies.

This study profiles the microbial diversity during pulque fermentation using 16S rRNA and ITS sequencing, identifying 57 bacterial genera and 94 fungal species, including core microbes associated with specific fermentation stages.

The paper examines the Cuatro Cienegas Basin as a model for studying microbial evolution in extreme oligotrophy, identifying endemic bacterial lineages and highlighting the importance of conservation.

This study analyzes the microbiomes of Marchantia liverworts using 16S rRNA sequencing to compare wild and in vitro plants, identifying conserved and divergent microbial communities and their potential roles in plant health.