Metagenomic analysis of Agricultural field soil sample
Metagenomic analysis delves into the microbial phylogeny and functional capabilities of the soil microbiome using the gene sequences of all the organisms present in the soil obtained by extracting all the genetic material present. Soil with no/negligible exposure to pollutants can be used as a reference i.e., for comparison with the soil microbiome exposed to pollutants emitted by industrial facilities. As chronic exposure to pollutants will have an irreversible impact on the microbiota of soil, long-term exposure can bring dramatic changes in the heirachy of soil microbiome.