Advances in understanding Actinobacteria in soil

Publication date: 29/05/2025
Extent: 16 pages

Contributions by: Yuanyuan Bao, Xin Li and Ruirui Chen, Nanjing Forestry University, China; Youzhi Feng, Nanjing Forestry University, China and Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Chapter synopsis:

The improved detection methods have led to a better understanding of the diversity and ecological functions of Actinobacteria. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive review of recent findings on soil Actinobacteria, with a focus on their classification, genetics/characteristics, what we know and don’t know about the diversity and ecological functions, factors affecting distribution/abundance in soil, interactions within soil microbiomes, implications for optimizing their contribution to soil health, and where next for research.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0136.13