freshwater neuston Metagenome. freshwater metagenome

Aquatic surface microlayer (neuston) is 50 mkm deep and represents a distinct ecosystem with extreme environmental conditions - high doses of UV-radiation, high concentrations of different pollutants.The main aim of the study was to investigate diversity and structure of bacterioneustonic community of Lake Baikal. Also we got information about proposed functional role of microorganisms living in extreme conditions.This study revealed that freshwater neuston can be a source of new species degrading pollutants and providing useful bioactive compounds.