Mangrove - RJ/BA Metagenome. mangrove metagenome

The objective of this work was to evaluate the biodiversity, environmental impact and possible presence of cellulolytic enzymes and microorganisms useful for biomass degradation in two Brazilian mangroves. Using a metagenomic approach, the specific sequences and microorganisms involved in cellulolytic degradation were identified, and several cellulolytic microorganisms were isolated from the mangrove samples. The RJ mangrove is located in the city of Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro state, on a natural reserve island called Ilha Grande. The BA mangrove is located in the city of Porto Seguro, in the Trancoso district of the Bahia state, in a tropical region of the continent.