The comparative plastisphere microbial community profile at Kung Wiman beach unveils potential plastic-specific degrading microorganisms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plastic waste is a global environmental issue that impacts the well-being of humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Microplastic contamination has been previously reported at Kung Wiman Beach, located in Chanthaburi province along with the Eastern Gulf of Thailand. Our research aimed to study the microbial population of the sand and plastisphere and isolate microorganisms with potential plastic degradation activity.

Methods

Plastic and sand samples were collected from Kung Wiman Beach for microbial isolation on agar plates. The plastic samples were identified by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Plastic degradation properties were evaluated by observing the halo zone on mineral salts medium (MSM) supplemented with emulsified plastics, including polyst

SUBMITTER: Chaimusik N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11000645 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature