A biogeographic 16S rRNA survey of bacterial communities of ureolytic biomineralization from California public restrooms.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we examined the total bacterial community associated with ureolytic biomineralization from urine drainage systems. Biomineral samples were obtained from 11 California Department of Transportation public restrooms fitted with waterless, low-flow, or conventional urinals in 2019. Following high throughput 16S rRNA Illumina sequences processed using the DADA2 pipeline, the microbial diversity assessment of 169 biomineral and urine samples resulted in 3,869 reference sequences aggregated as 598 operational taxonomic units (OTUs). Using PERMANOVA testing, we found strong, significant differences between biomineral samples grouped by intrasystem sampling location and urinal type. Biomineral microbial community profiles and alpha diversities differed significantly when controlling

SUBMITTER: Lim K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8759634 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature