Environmental drivers of soil virus diversity across UK habitats
Sean Meaden, Briony Jones, Tim Goodall, Alfie Sloman, Susheel Bhanu Busi, Rob Griffiths
This study identifies soil pH and habitat type as key drivers of viral diversity and community structure in UK soils, showing strong coupling with bacterial communities.
bioRxiv · Oct 21, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology