Instruct: Identify the main category of Biorxiv papers based on the titles and abstracts
Query: Fungal community composition along a gradient of permafrost thaw Thermokarst activity at permafrost sites releases considerable amount of ancient carbon to the atmosphere. A large part of this carbon is released via thermokarst ponds, and fungi could be an important organismal group enabling its recycling. However, our knowledge about aquatic fungi growing in thermokarstic systems is extremely limited. In this study, we collected samples from five permafrost sites distributed across circumpolar Arctic and representing a gradient of permafrost integrity. Samples were taken from the ponds surface water, the detritus and the sediment at the bottom of the ponds. These samples were extracted for total DNA, which was then amplified using primers targeting the fungal ITS2 region of the ribosomal genes. These amplicons were sequenced using PacBio technology. Surface water samples were also collected to analyze the chemical conditions in the ponds, including nutrient status and the quality and quantity of dissolved organic carbon. This dataset gives a unique overview of the impact of the thawing permafrost on fungal communities and their potential role on carbon recycling.
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