A Comparison of Different Protocols for the Extraction of Microbial DNA Inhabiting Synthetic Mars Simulant Soil

Compared with typical Earth soil, Martian soil and Mars simulant soils have distinct properties, including pH > 8.0 and high contents of silicates, iron-rich minerals, sulfates, and metal oxides. This unique soil matrix poses a major challenge for extracting microbial DNA. In particular, mineral...

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Han Wang, Agata Pijl, Binbin Liu, Wieger Wamelink, Gerard W. Korthals, Ohana Y. A. Costa, Eiko E. Kuramae
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Subjects:	MGS-1 FastDNA SPIN Kit DNeasy PowerSoil Pro Kit bacteria community
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/4/760