Cryosphere Microbiomes: Adaptation to Environmental Changes

This lecture by the instructor focuses on the microbiomes in the cryosphere, covering topics such as the impact of warming on the cryosphere, microbial metabolism, greenhouse gas emissions, and microbial adaptation to changing environments. The lecture also delves into the microbial communities in Arctic cryosols, the effects of permafrost thaw on organic carbon stores, and the role of different microbial species in greenhouse gas production. Furthermore, it explores the microbial populations' response to oil spills in the Arctic and the degradation of hydrocarbons in contaminated sediments. The lecture concludes with insights into the microbial communities in alpine ecosystems, snow environments, and permafrost zones, emphasizing their crucial role in global biogeochemical cycles.