Illumina sequencing of microbial consortia native to low pH mine-derived leachate
Acid mine drainage is a global pollution issue. Knowledge of which microbial taxa can proliferate under multiple abiotic stressors, such as low pH, extreme acidity and metallic contaminants remains incomplete. Here, Illumina sequencing of the V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene was performed to elucidate the composition of a mine-waste impacted community.