Amplicon sequencing is a targeted approach that focuses on specific regions of the DNA or RNA within a sample. It involves amplifying and sequencing a particular gene or genomic region of interest. The most commonly targeted region in microbial ecology is the 16S rRNA gene for bacteria and archaea. This gene contains conserved regions that allow for the design of universal primers, wh... https://www.cd-genomics.com/resource-16s-18s-its-amplicon-sequencing.html