Ikogosi Warmspring Bacterial Metagenomes

Thermal springs have been known to contain bacteria of unique physiology and attributes such as the Thermus aquaticus whose economic and scientific benefits and applications are enormous (Varley and Scott, 1998; Tekere et al., 2015). As a first step towards harnessing the scientific and industrial potential of bacteria present in Ikogosi spring, this study was designed to help identify clads of bacteria with interesting and unique profiles such as exclusive occurrence at warm oligotrophic niches or the cold counterpart. Ultimately, this research is the first to employ metagenomic approach to define the bacteria community structure in this marvel of nature – Ikogosi springs.