Metagenomic Insights from NGS into Water and Soil Microbiomes Surrounding the Temuan Orang Asli Communities of Serendah, Malaysia
The Orang Asli have a profound knowledge of the forest and its resources which are shaped by the complex microbial communities present in the soil and water sources around their settlements. However, there is a significant gap in the understanding of the environmental microbiome associated with Orang Asli communities. Investigating the diversity and composition of these microbial communities could provide insights into the intricate relationships between the Orang Asli and their surrounding ecosystems