Mangrove soil sediment Targeted Locus (Loci). sediment metagenome

Biodiversity is at present receiving increasing attention due to need of conservation and sustainable utilization. Proper sampling and identification of organisms at the baseline is prerequisite to monitor any disturbances in future. This is particularly significant in the context of sea level rise and climate changes. The Indian coastal and marine habitat includes near shore, creeks, tidal flats, mud flats, coastal dunes, mangroves, seaweed, sea grass beds and coral reefs. These marine habitats are potential natural resources playing significant role in ecological and economic stabilities of the country. The present study aims at to inventorize the present microbial diversity on Indian coast and construct a detailed strategy for bridging the gaps with sampling plan for creating a database available in public domain.