Microorganisms and Climate Change: A Not so Invisible Effect

IF 2.1 Q3 MICROBIOLOGY

Microbiology Research Pub Date : 2023-07-25 DOI:10.3390/microbiolres14030064

A. Ibáñez, Sonia Garrido-Chamorro, C. Barreiro

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Abstract

The effect of climate change on flora and fauna has been widely discussed for years. However, its consequences on microorganisms are generally poorly considered. The main effect of climate change on microbiota is related to biodiversity changes in different regions of the planet, mainly due to variations in temperature. These alterations are resulting in a worldwide (re)distribution of pathogens, which was not considered a few years ago. They mainly affect different food chain sectors (such as agriculture, livestock and fishing), as well as human health. Hence, the spread of numerous animal and plant pathogens has been observed in recent years from south to north (especially in America, Europe and Asia), leading to the spread of numerous plant and animal diseases, which results in economic and ecological losses. In addition, global warming that accompanies climate change could also be related to emerging antibiotic resistance. However, the mitigation of climate change goes hand in hand with microorganisms, which can help us through different natural and industrial processes. Thus, this manuscript presents the direct and indirect effects of climate change on microorganisms described up to date and how they act on this worldwide phenomenon.

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微生物与气候变化:一个并非无形的影响

气候变化对动植物的影响已被广泛讨论多年。然而，它对微生物的影响通常没有得到充分考虑。气候变化对微生物群的主要影响与地球不同区域的生物多样性变化有关，主要是由于温度的变化。这些变化导致病原体在世界范围内(重新)分布，这在几年前是没有被考虑到的。它们主要影响不同的食物链部门(如农业、畜牧业和渔业)以及人类健康。因此，近年来观察到许多动植物病原体从南向北传播(特别是在美洲、欧洲和亚洲)，导致许多动植物疾病传播，造成经济和生态损失。此外，伴随气候变化的全球变暖也可能与抗生素耐药性的出现有关。然而，减缓气候变化与微生物密切相关，微生物可以通过不同的自然和工业过程帮助我们。因此，本文介绍了气候变化对微生物的直接和间接影响，以及它们如何作用于这一全球现象。

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Microbiology Research MICROBIOLOGY-

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1.90

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6.70%

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审稿时长

10 weeks

期刊介绍： Microbiology Research is an international, online-only, open access peer-reviewed journal which publishes original research, review articles, editorials, perspectives, case reports and brief reports to benefit researchers, microbiologists, physicians, veterinarians. Microbiology Research publishes ‘Clinic’ and ‘Research’ papers divided into two different skill and proficiency levels: ‘Junior’ and ‘Professional’. The aim of this four quadrant grid is to encourage younger researchers, physicians and veterinarians to submit their results even if their studies encompass just a limited set of observations or rely on basic statistical approach, yet upholding the customary sound approach of every scientific article.