For federal research programs studying carbon sequestration, land remediation, and forest ecology, Microbiome Insights delivers publication-grade sequencing built for the complexity of environmental samples.
Trusted by Academic AgriTech Research Labs | Government Environmental Agencies | AgBiotech / Crop Science Companies | Public Health Institutions | Environmental Consultants |Conservation Bodies | Biopesticide / Soil Amendment Corporations
Microbes are found in every plant tissue and throughout the soil ecosystem. We help you characterize them all.
Profile the bacterial and fungal communities regulating soil organic carbon turnover. Functional metagenomics reveals who’s driving carbon flux — not just who’s present in your treatment plots.
From post-harvest conifer recovery to old-growth mycorrhizal networks — we have a publication record in hemicellulolytic communities and fungal guild dynamics in boreal and temperate forest systems.
Understand microbial community recovery trajectories on contaminated or disturbed land. Our protocols are validated for challenging matrices where standard clinical extraction methods fail.
Profile methane-cycling archaea and carbon- impact monitoring mineralising bacteria in wetlands and peat bogs.Critical for GHG flux modelling and climate mitigation research.
Characterise acid mine drainage microbiomes and track biological recovery in tailings and smelter-affected soils. Supports environmental compliance and restoration reporting.
Long-term temporal tracking of how rising temperatures, altered precipitation, and elevated CO2 reshapes soil microbial community structure and functional capacity.
Validate whether microbial inoculants colonise, persist, and function in target soils. Required for product development pipelines and regulatory dossier submissions.
Map nitrogen-fixing rhizobia, phosphate-solubilising bacteria, and AMF communities that drive yield improvement. Underpins microbiome-based fertiliser reduction strategies.
Stress-resilience taxa. Supports the development of drought-resistant crop microbiome profiles and stress-tolerance seed treatments.
Track how organic practices, reduced tillage, and cover cropping shift microbial diversity over growing seasons. Longitudinal study design for soil health certification programs.
Profile rhizosphere and soil communities influencing flavour-linked compounds in wine grapes, tea, coffee, and specialty crops. Links the below-ground biology to the premium product differentiation.
Assess how invasive plant species alter native soil microbiome composition and create persistent legacy effects that resist restoration efforts even after removal.
Broad taxonomic profiling of bacteria (16S) and fungi (ITS2) in a single workflow. Ideal for diversity surveys, treatment comparisons, and community composition across sites.
Higher-resolution taxonomic and functional outputs. Knowing not just who’s present, but what they can do, is critical for the carbon cycling pathway analysis and functional ecology.
Absolute microbial biomass quantification across treatment plots. Paired with sequencing for robust biomass + community composition datasets
Use 16S/18S/ITS amplicon sequencing when you need community profiling across bacteria, fungi, or microeukaryotes at lower cost and higher sample throughput. Use shotgun metagenomics when you need functional profiling, AMR genes, higher-resolution taxonomic assignment, or broader detection of microbial potential. Use qPCR when you need targeted quantification, faster turnaround, or assay-driven monitoring. Integrate these datasets into a rigorous reporting framework to ensure publication-ready interpretation for peer-reviewed submission.
Amplicon sequencing is a practical and cost-effective approach for characterizing microbial communities across a wide range of water sample types. It is particularly useful for studies focused on taxonomic composition, ecological comparison, and larger sample sets where consistency and throughput matter.
Common applications include:
Shotgun metagenomic sequencing captures total community DNA and supports a broader, more resolved view of water-associated microbiomes than targeted marker-gene approaches.
Typical uses include:
This revised content incorporates your feedback to streamline the service offerings, unify the AMR and bioinformatics sections, and adopt a more consultative “decision-support” tone.
qPCR is a focused option for projects that require sensitive detection or quantification of predefined microbial targets. It can be used on its own or alongside sequencing to validate findings.
This approach is commonly used for:
Our pipelines are built specifically for the nuances of aquatic data. We move beyond basic charts to provide publication-ready insights:
Specialized Annotation: Dedicated pipelines for AMR gene interpretation and functional mapping.
Whether you’re designing a new study or need sequencing support for an active federal grant, our team will advise on the right workflow for your matrix, sample volume, and analytical goals.
Our team will help you choose the right sequencing approach, review your collection protocol, and ensure your data is ready for publication. Get a free consultation today.
We hold a CFIA import permit, allowing us to seamlessly accept and analyze soil samples from anywhere in the world.
How should I collect and ship soil samples for microbiome sequencing?
How long does it take to receive soil and/or plant microbiome sequencing results?
We primarily provide services for researchers and industry partners. In general, projects should include more than 20 samples rather than 1–2 samples(citizen scientist.)
Do you provide sequencing services for government and regulatory water research?
Yes
Which countries does Microbiome Insights support Soil and plant research in?
Global
