Alteration of bacterial community composition in the sediments of an urban artificial river caused by sewage discharge.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urbanization has an ecological and evolutionary effect on urban microorganisms. Microorganisms are fundamental to ecosystem functions, such as global biogeochemical cycles, biodegradation and biotransformation of pollutants, and restoration and maintenance of ecosystems. Changes in microbial communities can disrupt these essential processes, leading to imbalances within ecosystems. Studying the impact of human activities on urban microbes is critical to protecting the environment, human health, and overall urban sustainability.

Methods

In this study, bacterial communities in the sediments of an urban artificial river were profiled by sequencing the 16S rRNA V3-V4 region. The samples collected from the eastern side of the Jiusha River were designated as the JHE gro

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874175 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature