Soil viral diversity, ecology and climate change

In "Soil Viral Diversity, Ecology and Climate Change," published in Nature Reviews Microbiology, Janet K. Jansson and Ruonan Wu provide an insightful examination of soil viruses, which play crucial roles in regulating host dynamics and maintaining soil ecology. This review highlights how climate change, including extreme weather patterns like droughts and floods, is reshaping soil viral landscapes. The authors discuss the need for enhanced research to grasp the full spectrum of soil viral diversity and their ecological roles, aiming to better predict and mitigate the impacts of climate shifts on these vital components of the soil microbiome.