Metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analyses reveal uncharted microbial constituents responsible for polyhydroxybutyrate biodegradation in coastal waters
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
487, С. 137202 - 137202
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Язык: Английский
Marine degradation of plastics in western Mediterranean Sea: comparison between biodegradable and conventional polymers
Polymer Degradation and Stability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 111222 - 111222
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Plastic film from the source of Anaerobic digestion: Surface degradation, biofilm and UV response characteristics
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
480, С. 135793 - 135793
Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024
Язык: Английский
Impact of C/N/P dietary nutrient on manure characteristics: Pollutant fractions and microbial community
Waste Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
194, С. 401 - 413
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Microplastics occurrence in commercial crab Scylla serrata from Kaveri River of Tamil Nadu: An emerging concern for community health
Water Environment Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
97(2)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Abstract
Microplastic
(MPs)
pollution
has
engulfed
global
aquatic
systems,
and
the
concerns
about
MPs
translocation
bioaccumulation
in
fish,
crabs,
other
marine
organisms
are
now
an
unpleasant
truth.
In
past
few
years,
freshwater
particularly
rivers,
subsequently
organisms,
especially
caught
attention
of
researchers.
Rivers
provide
livelihood
to
approximately
40%
population
through
food
potable
water.
Hence,
assessment
emerging
contaminants
like
waterways
associated
fauna
is
crucial.
This
study
assessed
crab
S.
serrata
across
largest
riverine
system
south
India,
Kaveri
River.
The
were
characterized
by
optical
microscopy,
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy‐energy
dispersive
X‐ray
(FESEM–EDX)
analysis
for
their
number,
shape,
size,
color.
Polymer
composition
was
analyzed
using
attenuated
total
reflectance
Fourier‐transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(ATR‐FTIR)
Raman
spectroscopy.
Polypropylene
(PP),
polystyrene
(PS),
polyamide
(PA),
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
dominant
plastic
polymers
intestine.
Additionally,
FE‐SEM
revealed
that
have
differential
surface
morphology
with
rough
surfaces,
porous
structures,
fissures,
severe
damage.
Most
comprised
Na,
Si,
Mg,
Cl,
K,
Ca,
according
EDX
analyses.
findings
might
insight
into
status
at
Kavery
river
could
help
formulating
regulations
reduction
contamination
rivers
eventually
protect
environment
human
health.
Practitioner
Points
first
on
identity
properties
crabs
from
River
Mettur
Dam.
A
simple
cost‐effective
approach
extracting
microplastics
samples
Dam,
River,
Salem
District,
Tamil
Nadu,
India.
Microplastics
detected
ATR‐FTIR,
FE‐SEM.
Язык: Английский
Degradation and habitat-dependent colonization of plastics in Caribbean coastal waters and sediments by bacterial communities
Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
214, С. 117787 - 117787
Опубликована: Март 13, 2025
This
study
investigates
microbial
colonization
of
plastics
in
Caribbean
coastal
waters.
We
deployed
five
polymer
types,
on
set
with
a
mild
UV-pretreatment
and
one
without
UV-pretreatment,
for
4.5
months
the
water
column
sediment
at
two
locations,
analyzed
epiplastic
biofilms
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing.
While
significant
influence
location
habitat
was
apparent,
we
could
not
detect
notable
effects
related
to
type
or
community
composition.
Nevertheless,
potential
plastic
hydrocarbon
degraders
constituted
up
43
%
sequences
from
biofilms,
suggesting
an
affinity
plastic.
Indeed,
utilizing
13C-labeled
PE
PP,
determined
incorporation
plastic-derived
carbon
into
biomass.
measured
isotopically
labeled
fatty
acids
incubations
13C
both
sediments,
whether
virgin
pre-weathered
UV
light.
The
apparent
biodegradation
benthic
habitats
challenges
perception
marine
sediments
as
final
sink
polyolefins.
Язык: Английский
Environmental factors control microbial colonization of plastics in the North Sea
Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
208, С. 116964 - 116964
Опубликована: Сен. 28, 2024
Large
quantities
of
plastic
enter
the
oceans
each
year
providing
extensive
attachment
surfaces
for
marine
microbes
yet
understanding
their
interactions
and
colonization
debris
remains
limited.
We
investigated
microbial
various
types
(polyethylene,
polystyrene,
polyethylene-terephthalate,
nylon)
in
ex-situ
incubation
experiments.
Plastic
films,
both
UV-pretreated
untreated,
were
exposed
to
seawater
from
a
coastal
an
offshore
location
North
Sea.
16S
rRNA
amplicon
sequencing
was
employed
assess
community
structures
after
5,
10,
30,
45
days
incubation.
Our
findings
show
significant
influence
time,
origin
type
on
succession.
also
identified
several
genera
associated
with
hydrocarbon
or
degradation
potential
as
well
selecting
specific
plastics
such
Ketobacter
Microbacterium.
results
highlight
role
microorganisms
biodegradation
support
idea
that
colonizers
seemingly
select
distinct
substrate
types.
Язык: Английский
Bacterial Communities Across Multiple Ecological Niches (Water, Sediment, Plastic, and Snail Gut) in Mangrove Habitats
Опубликована: Июль 3, 2024
Microbial
composition
across
substrates
in
mangroves,
particularly
the
Middle
East,
remains
unclear.
This
study
characterized
bacterial
communities
sediment,
water,
Terebralia
palustris
snail
guts,
and
plastic
associated
with
Avicennia
marina
mangrove
forests
two
coastal
lagoons
Sea
of
Oman
using
16S
rDNA
gene
MiSeq
sequencing.
The
genus
Vibrio
dominated
all
except
which
featured
unique
genera
Sunxiuqinia
Pseudomonas.
There
were
significant
differences
on
different
substrata,
particular
plastic.
Snail
guts
harbored
highest
number
Operational
Taxonomic
Units
(OTUs)
both
lagoons.
Plastic
polluted
Sawadi
lagoon
low
salinity
distinct
like
Vibrio,
Aestuariibacter,
Zunongwangia,
Jeotgalibacillus
absent
Qurum
higher
pollution.
exhibited
species
diversity
sediment
substrates,
demonstrated
lower
overall
diversity.
PCA
indicates
that
environmental
factors
salinity,
pH,
nutrient
levels
significantly
influence
community
substrates.
Variations
organic
matter
potential
anthropogenic
influences,
from
plastics,
further
shape
communities.
highlights
complex
microbial
ecosystems,
emphasizing
importance
considering
multiple
ecology
studies.
Язык: Английский
Bacterial Communities across Multiple Ecological Niches (Water, Sediment, Plastic, and Snail Gut) in Mangrove Habitats
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(8), С. 1561 - 1561
Опубликована: Июль 30, 2024
Microbial
composition
across
substrates
in
mangroves,
particularly
the
Middle
East,
remains
unclear.
This
study
characterized
bacterial
communities
sediment,
water,
Terebralia
palustris
snail
guts,
and
plastic
associated
with
Avicennia
marina
mangrove
forests
two
coastal
lagoons
Sea
of
Oman
using
16S
rDNA
gene
MiSeq
sequencing.
The
genus
Vibrio
dominated
all
except
water.
In
gut
snails,
is
composed
80–99%
genera.
water
samples
showed
a
different
pattern,
Sunxiuqinia
being
dominant
both
Sawadi
(50.80%)
Qurum
(49.29%)
lagoons.
There
were
significant
differences
on
substrata,
particular
plastic.
Snail
guts
harbored
highest
number
unique
Operational
Taxonomic
Units
(OTUs)
lagoons,
accounting
for
30.97%
OTUs
28.91%
Qurum,
compared
to
other
substrates.
Plastic
polluted
lagoon
low
salinity
distinct
genera
such
as
Vibrio,
Aestuariibacter,
Zunongwangia,
Jeotgalibacillus,
which
absent
higher
lower
pollution.
exhibited
species
diversity
sediment
substrates,
while
demonstrated
diversity.
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)
indicates
that
environmental
factors
salinity,
pH,
nutrient
levels
significantly
influence
community
Variations
organic
matter
potential
anthropogenic
influences,
from
plastics,
further
shape
communities.
highlights
complex
microbial
ecosystems,
emphasizing
importance
considering
multiple
ecology
studies.
understanding
dynamics
impacts
crucial
shaping
effective
conservation
management
strategies
face
changes.
Язык: Английский