Validation of shoe sole dust as a microbial sampler reveals distinct fungal and bacterial responses to nearby vegetation
Sadia Marjia Ferdous, Pekka Taimisto, Emma Musakka, Taina Siponen, Martin Täubel, Bridget Hegarty
This study validates shoe sole dust as a microbial sampler, showing bacterial and fungal communities respond differently to vegetation proximity and greenness metrics.
Environmental Research · Jul 14, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology