Insights to ballast water: metagenomics as a pressing priority DOI Creative Commons
S. K. Mishra

Published: July 1, 2024

Metagenomics represents a pivotal development in genomics, offering unprecedented insights into diverse spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that were previously challenging or impossible to study outside natural environments. Its applications span remarkable range, from exploring cosmic entities the depths our oceans, incorporating numerous analyses. Yet, its utilization context ballast water analysis remains scarce. This highlights crux present review, which aims showcase need for metagenomics analysis. As is known, essential maintaining ship stability under no cargo conditions during adverse weather, with daily global movements estimated be between 3 10 billion tonnes. A single bulk can transport up 60,000 tonnes 200,000-tonne load. It over 7,000 species are transported globally ships' daily, posing significant ecological risks when these organisms discharged new environments where they become invasive species, disrupting local ecosystems, economies, human health. Despite International Maritime Organization setting D-2 standard guidelines endorsing several management practices safe discharge, issue persists. underscores necessity employing enhance monitoring microbial content water. The review summarizes some research conducted worldwide analyze by metagenomics, all exhibiting microbes, potent pathogenic bacterial viral forms. findings support view, making an invaluable tool monitor treatment effectiveness compliance evolving environmental regulations. Though challenges facing metagenomic applications—namely cost, complexity, comprehensive reference databases—are significant, will surely surmountable considering continual technological methodological advancements. Embracing offers pathway not only address threats posed transfers but also safeguard future shipping industries.

Language: Английский

Non-native freshwater molluscs: a brief global review of species, pathways, impacts and management strategies DOI
Manuel Lopes‐Lima,

André Lopes-Lima,

Lyubov E. Burlakova

et al.

Hydrobiologia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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RNAi applications towards environmentally sustainable food security DOI
Jonathan Willow, Guy Smagghe

Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100612 - 100612

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Prevention and Control of Biofouling Coatings in Limnoperna fortunei: A Review of Research Progress and Strategies DOI Open Access
Hailong Zhang,

Qingjie Ding,

Yonghui Zhang

et al.

Polymers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(21), P. 3070 - 3070

Published: Oct. 31, 2024

The increasing environmental concerns of conventional antifouling coatings have led to the exploration novel and sustainable solutions address biofouling caused by

Language: Английский

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Zebra and Quagga mussels in the United States—Dreissenid mussel research by the U.S. Geological Survey DOI Open Access
Cayla R. Morningstar, Patrick M. Kočovský, Michael E. Colvin

et al.

Fact sheet, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

First posted May 16, 2024 For additional information, contact: Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research ProgramU.S. Geological Survey12201 Sunrise Valley DriveReston, VA 20192Contact Pubs Warehouse The U.S. Survey (USGS) delivers high-quality data, technologies, decision-support tools to help managers both reduce existing populations control the spread of dreissenid mussels. USGS researches ecology, biology, risk assessment, early detection rapid response methods; provides decision support; develops tests measures.

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Numerical Simulation of Flow Resistance due to the Limnoperna fortunei Attachment DOI Open Access
Qingqing Hou,

C.C. Sun,

Yuncheng Xu

et al.

Authorea (Authorea), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 30, 2024

High-density attachment of Limnoperna fortunei (LF) would lead to the increase flow resistance, which has posed big challenges normal operation water conveyance projects. It is very necessary quantify resistance caused by LF. In this study, a 3D geometric model LF was generated based on real images. Attachment models were with different densities and mussel size distributions, whose characteristics evaluated some fundamental physical quantities, including thickness, bed coverage, surface vertical roughness, roughness concentration. Furtherly, numerical specific boundary conditions established in OpenFOAM simulate over attachment. Body-fitted mesh using snappyHexMesh model. The results show that high-density scenarios, wake zone formed inside combined effects each individual Turbulence kinetic energy distribution indicated cause viscous dissipation thus leading more loss. structure controlled spacing between Manning’s n values calculated CFD at densities. also followed classic regimes, where skimming regime, played non-negligible role. Higher speed resulted larger could than 90% compared scenario without

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Disintegration of Zebra Mussels in a Life Force Energy-Supported Ecosystem DOI Creative Commons
Martin Wj

Authorea (Authorea), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 29, 2024

W. John Martin, MD, PhDInstitute of Progressive MedicineSouth Pasadena CA 91030Running Title: Disintegrating Zebra Mussels in KELEA Treated Spirit Lake, IowaAuthor Mailing Address: 1634 Spruce Street, South 91030E-Mail: [email protected]: 01-626-616-2868Author ORCID Number: 0000-0002-9947-4374Conflicts Interests: The author declares no conflicts interestsWord Count, minus references, legends, and acknowledgment: 1,359Key Words: mussels, Invasive species, Nature's allostasis, KELEA, Kiko, cyanobacteria, blue-green algae, pollution, biochar, Iowa, Great Lakes, Bechamp-PasteurAbstractZebra mussels are causing severe ecological economic damage many parts the world, including United States. Efforts to eradicate these related quagga from major rivers lakes upper Midwest regions States have been unsuccessful despite more than a billion dollars Government funding promotion various commercial products. Many aquatic ecosystems destabilized by release into water excessive agricultural industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, animal human waste. Adverse responses commonly include overgrowth filamentous toxic cyanobacteria (also known as algae). Ecosystems can potentially adapt disruptions normally utilized functional pathways resorting less energy-efficient (Nature's allostasis). Adaptability be limited if required additional energy is unavailable. Disruptions can, however, overcome increasing water's levels proposed life force termed an acronym for Kinetic Energy Limiting Electrostatic Attraction. One method use pulverized volcanic material heated partial melting temperature then slowly cooled before being pelleted marketed Kiko Technology. pellets were successfully used with biochar suppress growth algae Iowa. Along other indications complete restoration lake's ecosystem has apparent disintegration some zebra mussels. This approach warrants immediate testing mussel-contaminated waterways.Introduction DiscussionZebra (Dreissena polymorpha ) native Caspian Black seas south Russia Ukraine [1]. They had spread Europe 19th century invasive species. first identified 1988, presumably carried ballast international shipping now prevalent most inland region Indeed, 2023 it was estimated that Lakes alone 750 trillion further continuing well beyond [2-3].Zebra cause primarily secondary consequences i) their consuming large numbers phytoplankton certain micro-invertebrates [4], ii) physically obstructing inlets outlets metal pipes [5], iii) structurally weakening support structures [6]. Unless abated, annual cost US economy due will exceed dollars.There multiple approaches reducing number These using commercially available ionic copper-generating compound called EarthTec QZ , comprising copper sulfate pentahydrate [7]. Other chemical algaecides hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), niclosamide [8]. Biological control attempted Pseudomonas fluorescens strain CL145A bacteria (Zequanox), which [9-10]. Certain crabs crayfish devour [11-12] Genetic methods also under investigation [13]. physical removal attached placing oxygen-impermeable mats onto contaminated lakebeds (benthic zone) keep areas free [14].Spirit Lake Iowa extends several adjacent backwater sloughs (pronounced slews). Most sloughs, approximately 120-acre Sand Bar Slough, unfit swimming, fishing, even boating years because offensive odor widespread toxin-producing [15].A foul-smelling, algae-contaminated narrow tributary connecting Slough treated Mr. Steve Gruhn late July 2023. Steve, who lives close employed protocol two water-permeable burlap bags, each containing six specially rock mixed 20 lb. (supplied 42-Biochar, Iowa). manufactured Technologies, headquartered Hong Kong, SAR. formed pulverizing Japanese source material, heating its components (approximately 1,150o Celsius), subsequent slow cooling pelleting. cylindrical-shaped measure 8 mm height width (Figure 1).The foul eliminated within days adding biochar-containing [16]. Upon revisiting area 10 weeks later, there easily visible throughout slough. More impressive, beaver built dam near where placed. one bags dragged beaver's dam. observation remarkable since not seen such activity decades. Additional novel observations at time recently constructed muskrat mounds, sounds bullfrogs, ducks on [16].Based this success, investigators adjoining Okoboji Lake. Smaller amounts (1-5 lb.) only 5 generally used. Eight ounces mineral amino acid-rich conditioner, abbreviated MWC, added region. As reported elsewhere, continuing, improvements aquatic, land, flying wildlife around entire (17-21). extended Lake.As noticed December 2023, substantial mussel shells present along Lake's shoreline 2A). In addition intact shells, surprisingly amount coarse granulated 2B). appearance differed significantly predominantly washed prior years. Examples archived photos posted Internet Protective Association 3). relative infrequency 2003 photographs consistent shell disintegration.This conclusion supported during recent visit Multiple examples broken submerged readily seen. Samples collected hand, larger fragments later photographed 4A). There additional, much smaller pieces. Moreover, could crushed powdered form. By contrast, Figure 4B shows over year earlier. compressible hand powder or fragmented. retained overall shape after included gardening soil.When water, increase level viewed preceded led development photosynthesis food metabolism [22-27]. Providing sufficient available, forego impaired pathway adapting energy-requiring pathway, process referred Allostasis [17-21]. go tipping points become disordered when insufficient allostasis. effectiveness contaminating possibly resurgence competing beneficial microbes. Biochar MWC likely contributing preferential microbes thought create improved conditions stepwise progressive higher forms typical ecosystem. Fishermen informally usual catching yellow perch fish frequent both predatory [27-28].Although direct measurements exist inferred reduction KELEA-restored seemingly less-than-ideal terrain survival. Reminiscent Bechamp-Pasteur debate (29), invasion may solely depend mussels' presence but altered conditions. testable hypothesis means waterways.Acknowledgment. James Osugi Chairman Technology Limited, registered Kong SAR, provided directions use. executive corporation 42-biochar. Dave Sybesma D&K Investments supplied conditioner standardized kit. . Research MI Hope Inc., non-profit public charity. missions Inc. help compiling reporting data relating clinical, agricultural, applications KELEA. Information cited references.ReferencesKaratayev AY, Burlakova LE (2022) What we know don't about rostriformis bugensis Hydrobiologia 13:1-74.Lavey K (2017) How do you get rid mussels? Lansing State Journal. Feb. 22.Morningstar CR, Kočovský PM, Colvin ME, Counihan TD, Wesley M. Daniel WM et al. (2024) Quagga States—Dreissenid research U.S. Geological Survey.USGS Publications Warehouse. Report fs20243009Alan E. Wilson, (2003)Effects ciliates: field mesocosm experiment, Journal Plankton 25(8):905–915Larson JH, Bailey SW, Evans MA Biofouling unionid dreissenid nearshore zones Lakes.Ecol. Evol. 12(12): e9557.Benson, A. J., Raikow, D., Larson, Fusaro, A., & Bogdanoff, K. (2013). Dreissena polymorpha. USGS nonindigenous species database Gainesville, FL.R. Claudi, D. Hammond, S. Mastitsky (2023)Dose-mortality relationship exposed copper: preliminary findings, Management Invasions 14(4):695-708.Matthew T. Barbour, Justin R. Schueller, Todd J. Severson, Jeremy Wise, Matthew Meulemans, Luoma, Diane L. Waller (2021) Concentration independent action assessments binary mixtures four toxicants polymorpha) mortality. Aquatic Toxicology 238:105935Molloy DP, Mayer DA, Gaylo MJ, Morse JT, Presti KT, Sawyko Karatayev LE, Laruelle F, Nishikawa KC, Griffin BH - biopesticide (Bivalvia: Dreissenidae). J Invertebr Pathol 113(1):104-14.Meehan S., Gruber B., Lucy F (2014) Zequanox® Irish waterway. Manag. Biol. Invasion. 5:279–286Kusku H freshwater through Potamon ibericum.Aquat. Res. 5(1):11-19.Goote P, Bergman D (2011) Using Crayfish Control Mussel Populations. 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Insights to ballast water: metagenomics as a pressing priority DOI Creative Commons
S. K. Mishra

Published: July 1, 2024

Metagenomics represents a pivotal development in genomics, offering unprecedented insights into diverse spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that were previously challenging or impossible to study outside natural environments. Its applications span remarkable range, from exploring cosmic entities the depths our oceans, incorporating numerous analyses. Yet, its utilization context ballast water analysis remains scarce. This highlights crux present review, which aims showcase need for metagenomics analysis. As is known, essential maintaining ship stability under no cargo conditions during adverse weather, with daily global movements estimated be between 3 10 billion tonnes. A single bulk can transport up 60,000 tonnes 200,000-tonne load. It over 7,000 species are transported globally ships' daily, posing significant ecological risks when these organisms discharged new environments where they become invasive species, disrupting local ecosystems, economies, human health. Despite International Maritime Organization setting D-2 standard guidelines endorsing several management practices safe discharge, issue persists. underscores necessity employing enhance monitoring microbial content water. The review summarizes some research conducted worldwide analyze by metagenomics, all exhibiting microbes, potent pathogenic bacterial viral forms. findings support view, making an invaluable tool monitor treatment effectiveness compliance evolving environmental regulations. Though challenges facing metagenomic applications—namely cost, complexity, comprehensive reference databases—are significant, will surely surmountable considering continual technological methodological advancements. Embracing offers pathway not only address threats posed transfers but also safeguard future shipping industries.

Language: Английский

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