Topic · Ecology
Polar Research and Ecology
Polar Research and Ecology is a research topic within Ecology. Science Explorer counts 13k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the microbial diversity, adaptation, and ecological roles of microorganisms in Antarctic ecosystems, including permafrost, glaciers, and extreme cold environments. It explores the impact of climate change on Antarctic microbiota and the biogeographical distribution of extremophiles. The research covers a wide range of topics such as psychrophilic lifestyles, biodiversity, and the influence of human activities on Antarctic environments.
- Antarctic
- microorganisms
- biodiversity
- permafrost
- glaciers
- psychrophiles
- climate change
- ecology
- biogeography
- extremophiles
- Research works
- 13k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- -5% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
United States
23% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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