title: Seaweed_Microbiome_Profiling
design: This study aims to investigate the effects of three algal exudates on their biofilm formation. Samples of seaweeds were located randomly in the experimental set-up adjacent to polycarbonate filters as substrates of simulated seaweed biofilms. Samples subjected to algal exudates for two experiments lasting 7 and 14 days with 6 replicates for each treatment.  DNA was extracted using the DNA isolation Protocol for Plants, followed by sequencing on the Illumina MiSeq platform. We hypothesized that the invasive host has greater influence over its biofilm formation and more flexibility in its biofilm assembly.