Genomic evidence for atmospheric chemosynthesis as a defining trait of Ktedonobacteria inhabiting subterranean environments
Andrea Firrincieli, Giacomo Broglia, Giulia Rizzo, Nicolas Greggio, Daniele Ghezzi, Bernardo Barosa, Francesco Sauro, Martina Cappelletti
This study identifies genomic traits in Ktedonobacteria that support atmospheric chemosynthesis in subterranean environments, highlighting their role as primary producers in nutrient-poor ecosystems.
ISME Communications · Jan 1, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology