Microbial Community and Geochemical Data from Alkaline Lake Bagno dell'Acqua, Italy

Microbial community and geochemical data from the alkaline crater lake Bagno dell'Acqua on Pantelleria Island, Italy. The dataset includes 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing results, physicochemical analyses, and flow cytometric cell counts from samples taken in the water column and hydrothermal inflow zones during spring and late summer. It was authored by Agnese Piacentini and last updated on 2026-03-18.

Use Cases

• Compare microbial community composition based on sampling location (water column vs. hydrothermal inflow)
• Analyze seasonal variation in microbial populations based on spring and late summer sampling
• Correlate microbial taxonomic diversity with geochemical gradients described in the study
• Investigate the prevalence of specific microbial lineages like Actinomycetota, Cyanobacteriota, and Thermoplasmatota across different lake zones

Strengths

• Data includes complementary 16S rRNA gene sequencing, physicochemical analyses, and flow cytometric cell counts
• Samples cover two distinct geochemical zones (water column and hydrothermal inflow) and two seasons
• Released under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• The dataset is small (672.0 KB), indicating a limited scope of observations

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Agnese Piacentini

Collection Method

Field sampling with 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, physicochemical analysis, and flow cytometry

Time Range

Samples collected in spring and late summer (specific years not provided)

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-18 07:51:21; freshness should be verified

Geography

Bagno dell'Acqua lake, Pantelleria Island, Italy