Erdoğan H., Doğruöz Güngör N.
ANADOLU 15TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON APPLIED SCIENCES, Diyarbakır, Turkey, 12 - 14 June 2024, pp.251-266, (Full Text)
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Publication Type:
Conference Paper / Full Text
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City:
Diyarbakır
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Country:
Turkey
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Page Numbers:
pp.251-266
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Marmara University Affiliated:
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Abstract
Microorganisms are the oldest life forms on Earth and serve as building blocks for our planet's ecosystems in many ways. They play a key role in the cycle of basic elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, and ensure the cycle of the biosphere. However, climate change, which poses a major threat to life on our planet, can also have major effects on microorganisms. The increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere can change the metabolism of microorganisms and ecosystem dynamics, leading to negative effects on species diversity in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Among the consequences of climate change, irregular rainfall regimes and sea level rise are increasingly shown. This situation can also significantly affect the distribution and activities of microorganisms. The increase in temperature can lead to changes in microbial activities and soil health. Therefore, it can cause decreased productivity in agriculture, deterioration in food security, and problems in the health of living things.
In addition, the effects of climate change are particularly evident in the seas and oceans. Increasing sea water temperatures can pose serious threats to important ecosystems such as coral reefs. This can lead to phenomena such as coral bleaching and negatively impact marine biodiversity.
The role of microorganisms in climate change is critical to understanding the complex effects of global climate crisis on ecosystems. Disciplines such as microbial ecology and biogeochemistry need to be taken into greater consideration in climate change research. The diversity and functions of microorganisms are an important resource for the future of ecosystems and humanity.
This article reviews the various relationships between microorganisms and climate change and their potential consequences for ecosystems. The role of microorganisms in ecological processes such as the carbon cycle can help us understand the broader impacts of climate change on biological and ecological systems.