Assembly process and co-occurrence network of microbial community in response to free ammonia gradient distribution.

ABSTRACT: Microorganisms are crucial components of the aquatic ecosystem due to their immense diversity and abundance. They are vital in sustaining ecological services, especially in maintaining essential biogeochemical cycles. Recent years have seen a substantial increase in surplus nitrogenous pollutants in aquatic ecosystems due to the heightened occurrence of anthropogenic activities. Elevated levels of free ammonia (FA, NH₃), stemming from the discharge of excess nitrogenous pollutants, have caused notable fluctuations in aquatic ecosystems, leading to water eutrophication and various ecological challenges. The impact of these oscillations on microbial communities in aquatic ecosystems has not been extensively studied. This study employed 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing to systemat

SUBMITTER: Sun S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11370247 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature