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In the complex weave of life on our planet, viruses are often overlooked and mistakenly seen only as disease agents (Bergh et al., 1989), but they possess a far more profound and expansive influence. Beyond their reputation, viruses play a crucial role in shaping life on Earth, exerting significant impacts on microbial communities and biogeochemical cycles. The emergence of ‘soil viromics’ as a relatively recent field holds the potential to revolutionize our understanding of soil diversity and its profound implications for terrestrial ecosystems (Fierer et al., 2007). This exploration into the hidden realm of viruses not only challenges preconceived notions but promises to unveil the complex relationships that contribute to the dynamics of life on our planet.

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Advances in soil viromics in understanding viral diversity and function

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    2025年

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  • Azza Larafa,
  • Mamadou L. Fall

摘要

In the complex weave of life on our planet, viruses are often overlooked and mistakenly seen only as disease agents (Bergh et al., 1989), but they possess a far more profound and expansive influence. Beyond their reputation, viruses play a crucial role in shaping life on Earth, exerting significant impacts on microbial communities and biogeochemical cycles. The emergence of ‘soil viromics’ as a relatively recent field holds the potential to revolutionize our understanding of soil diversity and its profound implications for terrestrial ecosystems (Fierer et al., 2007). This exploration into the hidden realm of viruses not only challenges preconceived notions but promises to unveil the complex relationships that contribute to the dynamics of life on our planet.