Characterizing species interactions that contribute to biofilm formation in a multispecies model of a potable water bacterial community.

ABSTRACT: Microbial biofilms are ubiquitous in drinking water systems, yet our understanding of drinking water biofilms lags behind our understanding of those in other environments. Here, a six-member model bacterial community was used to identify the interactions and individual contributions of each species to community biofilm formation. These bacteria were isolated from the International Space Station potable water system and include Cupriavidus metallidurans, Chryseobacterium gleum, Ralstonia insidiosa, Ralstonia pickettii, Methylorubrum (Methylobacterium) populi and Sphingomonas paucimobilis, but all six species are common members of terrestrial potable water systems. Using reconstituted assemblages, from pairs to all 6 members, community biofilm format

SUBMITTER: Thompson AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7137775 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature