Insights in Aquatic Microbiology: 2023

Book excerpt: To shed light on the latest breakthroughs and cutting-edge research, Frontiers in Microbiology presents this compelling series of Research Topics. Spearheaded by esteemed experts, Prof. Michael Rappé and Prof. Jin Zhou, this collection is dedicated to exploring novel developments, current challenges, recent discoveries, and future prospects within this field including: microbiology of aqueous environments; microbial role in aquatic food webs and biogeochemical cycling; and plankton community structure. This Research Topic welcomes forward-looking contributions from our esteemed Editorial Board Members. These insightful contributions will highlight recent accomplishments, future challenges, and strategic pathways to propel the field forward. Original Research, Reviews, Mini-Reviews, Perspectives, and Opinions that summarize the present state and future direction of the field are particularly welcome.