Peter Convey

The paper quantifies the effect of lichen growth forms on granitic rock weathering in Maritime Antarctic ecosystems, finding crustose lichens cause greater hardness reduction than foliose and fruticose forms.

The paper analyzes airborne viral communities in South Georgia using multiple sampling methods, finding that location and ocean proximity influence diversity and that some viruses show adaptations to harsh environments.

The paper reviews long-term monitoring efforts in Antarctic near-shore and terrestrial ecosystems, identifies gaps, and recommends standardized protocols and increased collaboration to improve data collection.

This paper critiques a study claiming sustained greening in the Antarctic Peninsula, arguing the methodology and biological plausibility of the reported trend are questionable.

This study characterizes the quorum sensing system in Hafnia alvei FB1, showing its role in cell division, nutrient uptake, and antibiotic resistance through genomic and transcriptomic analyses.