This paper reviews ecosystem-atmosphere interaction research in Asia, from the views of early career researchers. It discusses the AsiaFlux network's efforts on this topic and summarizes recent key research findings, emphasizing the importance of long-term observations and stakeholder engagement. Despite challenges like data sharing and standardized data processing, we are motivated by new research directions. The paper calls for continued collaboration to enhance our understanding.

Atmospheric microorganisms are a small fraction of Earth's microbiome, with bacteria being a significant part. Aerosolized bacteria are airborne for a few days encountering unique chemical and physical conditions affecting stress levels and survival. We explore chemical and microphysical conditions bacteria encounter, highlighting potential nutrient and oxidant limitations and diverse effects by pollutants, which may ultimately impact the microbiome's role in global ecosystems and biodiversity.