Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Microbiota in <i>Brassica oleracea</i> var. acephala Cultivated in South Korea: Potential for Resistance Transmission.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical global public health challenge. This study investigates the microbiome of Brassica oleracea var. acephala (kale) to evaluate the role of food production systems, particularly plant-derived foods, in AMR dissemination. Using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metagenomic shotgun sequencing, we analyzed microbial diversity and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in kale samples. Results showed significant regional differences in microbiota composition and ARG distribution, with traditional fertilizer use linked to higher ARG prevalence in coliform bacteria compared to farms using other fertilization methods. Additionally, we confirmed ARG transfer potential by Klebsiella pneumoniae within coliform populations. Storage condition

SUBMITTER: Yum SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760170 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature