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Asgard archaea modulate potential methanogenesis substrates in wetland soil

The roles of Asgard archaea in eukaryogenesis and marine biogeochemical cycles are well studied, yet their contributions in soil ecosystems remain unknown. Of particular interest are Asgard archaeal contributions to methane cycling in wetland soils. To investigate this, we reconstructed two complete...

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Published in:Nature communications 2024-07, Vol.15 (1), p.6384-16, Article 6384
Main Authors: Valentin-Alvarado, Luis E., Appler, Kathryn E., De Anda, Valerie, Schoelmerich, Marie C., West-Roberts, Jacob, Kivenson, Veronika, Crits-Christoph, Alexander, Ly, Lynn, Sachdeva, Rohan, Greening, Chris, Savage, David F., Baker, Brett J., Banfield, Jillian F.
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Summary:The roles of Asgard archaea in eukaryogenesis and marine biogeochemical cycles are well studied, yet their contributions in soil ecosystems remain unknown. Of particular interest are Asgard archaeal contributions to methane cycling in wetland soils. To investigate this, we reconstructed two complete genomes for soil-associated Atabeyarchaeia, a new Asgard lineage, and a complete genome of Freyarchaeia, and predicted their metabolism in situ. Metatranscriptomics reveals expression of genes for [NiFe]-hydrogenases, pyruvate oxidation and carbon fixation via the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway. Also expressed are genes encoding enzymes for amino acid metabolism, anaerobic aldehyde oxidation, hydrogen peroxide detoxification and carbohydrate breakdown to acetate and formate. Overall, soil-associated Asgard archaea are predicted to include non-methanogenic acetogens, highlighting their potential role in carbon cycling in terrestrial environments. The roles of Asgard archaea in soil ecosystems are unclear. In this study, the authors report complete genomes and metatranscriptomic data of Asgard archaea that indicate a role in production and consumption of carbon compounds known to serve as substrates for methane production in wetland soils.
ISSN:2041-1723
2041-1723
DOI:10.1038/s41467-024-49872-z