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Asif A, Chen JS, Hsu GJ, Hussain B, Nagarajan V, Koner S, Huang SW, Hsu BM. Influence of Geothermal Fumaroles in Driving the Microbial Community Dynamics and Functions of Adjacent Ecosystems. J Basic Microbiol 2024; 64:e2400157. [PMID: 38859671 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202400157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Growing evidence suggests that the hydrochemical properties of geothermal fumaroles may play a crucial role in shaping the diversity and functions of microbial communities in various environments. In the present study, the impact of geothermal furaneols on the microbial communities and their metabolic functions across the rock-soil-plant continuum was explored considering varying distances from the fumarole source. The results revealed that bacterial phylum Proteobacteria was predominant in all sample types, except in the 10 m rock sample, irrespective of the sampling distance. Archaeal phyla, such as Euryarchaeota and Crenarchaeota, were more prevalent in rock and soil samples, whereas bacterial phyla were more prevalent in plant samples. Thermoacidophilic archaeons, including Picrophilus, Ferroplasma, and Thermogymnomonas were dominant in rocks and soil samples of 1 and 5 m distances; acidophilic mesophiles, including Ferrimicrobium and Granulicella were abundant in the rhizoplane samples, whereas rhizosphere-associated microbes including Pseudomonas, Pedobacter, Rhizobium, and Novosphingobium were found dominant in the rhizosphere samples. The functional analysis highlighted the higher expression of sulfur oxidative pathways in the rock and soil samples; dark iron oxidation and nitrate/nitrogen respiratory functions in the rhizosphere samples. The findings underscore microbial adaptations across the rock-soil-plant continuum, emphasizing the intricate relationship between geothermal fumaroles and microbial communities in adjacent ecosystems. These insights offer a crucial understanding of the evolution of microbial life and highlight their pivotal roles in shaping ecosystem dynamics and functions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aslia Asif
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan
- Doctoral Program in Science, Technology, Environment and Mathematics (STEM), National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Super Micro Research and Technology Center, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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Asif A, Chen JS, Hussain B, Hsu GJ, Rathod J, Huang SW, Wu CC, Hsu BM. The escalating threat of human-associated infectious bacteria in surface aquatic resources: Insights into prevalence, antibiotic resistance, survival mechanisms, detection, and prevention strategies. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2024; 265:104371. [PMID: 38851127 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Anthropogenic activities and climate change profoundly impact water quality, leading to a concerning increase in the prevalence and abundance of bacterial pathogens across diverse aquatic environments. This rise has resulted in a growing challenge concerning the safety of water sources, particularly surface waters and marine environments. This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted challenges presented by bacterial pathogens, emphasizing threads to human health within ground and surface waters, including marine ecosystems. The exploration encompasses the intricate survival mechanisms employed by bacterial pathogens and the proliferation of antimicrobial resistance, largely driven by human-generated antibiotic contamination in aquatic systems. The review further addresses prevalent pathogenic bacteria, elucidating associated risk factors, exploring their eco-physiology, and discussing the production of potent toxins. The spectrum of detection techniques, ranging from conventional to cutting-edge molecular approaches, is thoroughly examined to underscore their significance in identifying and understanding waterborne bacterial pathogens. A critical aspect highlighted in this review is the imperative for real-time monitoring of biomarkers associated with waterborne bacterial pathogens. This monitoring serves as an early warning system, facilitating the swift implementation of action plans to preserve and protect global water resources. In conclusion, this comprehensive review provides fresh insights and perspectives, emphasizing the paramount importance of preserving the quality of aquatic resources to safeguard human health on a global scale.
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- Aslia Asif
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan; Doctoral Program in Science, Technology, Environment, and Mathematics, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Division of Infectious Disease and Department of Internal Medicine, Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Gujarat Biotechnology University, Near Gujarat International Finance and Tec (GIFT)-City, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat, India
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- Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
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Huang SW, Hussain B, Chen JS, Asif A, Hsu BM. Evaluating groundwater ecosystem dynamics in response to post in-situ remediation of mixed chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs): An insight into microbial community resilience, adaptability, and metabolic functionality for sustainable remediation and ecosystem restoration. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 920:170874. [PMID: 38350560 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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The in-situ remediation of groundwater contaminated with mixed chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs) has become a significant global research interest. However, limited attention has been given in understanding the effects of these remediation efforts on the groundwater microbial communities, which are vital for maintaining ecosystem health through their involvement in biogeochemical cycles. Hence, this study aimed to provide valuable insights into the impacts of in-situ remediation methods on groundwater microbial communities and ecosystem functionality, employing high-throughput sequencing coupled with functional and physiological assays. The results showed that both bioremediation and chemical remediation methods adversely affected microbial diversity and abundance compared to non-polluted sites. Certain taxa such as Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, and Vogesella were sensitive to these remediation methods, while Aquabacterium exhibited greater adaptability. Functional annotation unveiled the beneficial impact of bioremediation on the sulfur cycle and specific taxa such as Cellvibrio, Massilia, Algoriphagus, and Flavobacterium which showed a significant positive relationship with dark oxidation of sulfur compounds. In contrast, chemical remediation showed adverse impacts on the nitrogen cycle with a reduced abundance of nitrogen and nitrate respiration along with a reduced utilization of amines (nitrogen rich substrate). The findings of this study offer valuable insights into the potential impacts of in-situ remediation methods on groundwater microbial communities and ecosystem functionality, emphasizing the need for meticulous consideration to ensure the implementation of effective and sustainable remediation strategies that safeguard ecosystem health and function.
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- Shih-Wei Huang
- Center for environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan; Doctoral Program in Science, Technology, Environment and Mathematics, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
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Chen JS, Hussain B, Tsai HC, Nagarajan V, Kumar RS, Lin IC, Hsu BM. Deciphering microbial communities and their unique metabolic repertoire across rock-soil-plant continuum in the Dayoukeng fumarolic geothermal field of the Tatun Volcano Group. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:7330-7344. [PMID: 38158533 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31313-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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High temperature and sulfur concentrations in geothermal sulfur fumaroles host unique microbial ecosystems with niche-specific metabolic diversity and physiological functions. In this study, the microbial communities and their functionalities associated with the Dayoukeng geothermal field and the rock-soil-plant continuum were investigated to underpin the microbial modulation at different distances from the fumaroles source. At the phylum level, Bacteroidota, Planctomycetota, Armatimonadota, and Patescibacteria were abundant in plant samples; Elusimicrobiota and Desulfobacterota were in the rock samples while Nitrospirota, Micrarchaeota, and Deinococcota were dominant in the soil samples. Acidophilic thermophiles were enriched in samples within close proximity to the fumaroles, primarily at a distance of 1 m. The sulfur and iron-oxidizing acidophilic bacterial genera such as Acidothiobacillus and Sulfobacillus were abundant in the rock samples. The thermoacidophilic archaeon Acidianus and acidophilic bacteria Acidiphilium were abundant in the soil samples. Additionally, Thermosporothrix and Acidothermus were found abundant in the plant samples. The results of the functional annotation indicated that dark sulfur oxidation, iron oxidation, and hydrogen oxidation pathways were abundant in the soil samples up to 1 m from the fumaroles, while methanogenic and fermentation pathways were more prevalent in the soil samples located 10 m from the fumaroles. Interestingly, the results of this study indicated a higher microbial richness and abundance of acidophilic communities in the soils and plants compared to the rocks of the DYK fumarolic geothermal field.
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- Jung-Sheng Chen
- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Minxiong, Chiayi County, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Minxiong, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
- Department of Psychiatry, Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Minxiong, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Minxiong, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Asia University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Kinesiology, Health and Leisure, Chienkuo Technology University, Chenghua, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Minxiong, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
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Çelik Doğan C, Yüksel Dolgun HT, İkiz S, Kırkan Ş, Parın U. Detection of the Microbial Composition of Some Commercial Fermented Liquid Products via Metagenomic Analysis. Foods 2023; 12:3538. [PMID: 37835192 PMCID: PMC10572611 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The fermented liquid sector is developing all over the world due to its contribution to health. Our study has contributed to the debate about whether industrially manufactured fermented liquids live up to their claims by analyzing pathogens and beneficial bacteria using a 16S rRNA sequencing technique called metagenomic analysis. Paenibacillus, Lentibacillus, Bacillus, Enterococcus, Levilactobacillus, and Oenococcus were the most abundant bacterial genera observed as potential probiotics. Pseudomonas stutzeri, Acinetobacter, and Collimonas, which have plant-growth-promoting traits, were also detected. The fact that we encounter biocontroller bacteria that promote plant growth demonstrates that these organisms are widely used in foods and emphasizes the necessity of evaluating them in terms of public health. Their potential applications in agriculture may pose a danger to food hygiene and human health in the long term, so our data suggest that this should be evaluated.
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- Cansu Çelik Doğan
- Food Technology Program, Food Processing Department, Vocational School of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 34320 Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09010 Aydın, Türkiye; (H.T.Y.D.); (Ş.K.); (U.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 34320 Istanbul, Türkiye;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09010 Aydın, Türkiye; (H.T.Y.D.); (Ş.K.); (U.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09010 Aydın, Türkiye; (H.T.Y.D.); (Ş.K.); (U.P.)
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Ratajczak K, Piotrowska-Cyplik A, Cyplik P. Analysis of the Effect of Various Potential Antimicrobial Agents on the Quality of the Unpasteurized Carrot Juice. Molecules 2023; 28:6297. [PMID: 37687126 PMCID: PMC10488548 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Short shelf-life and poor microbial quality of minimally processed foods of plant origin pose a serious problem for the food industry. Novel techniques of minimal treatment combined with disinfection are being researched, and, for fresh juice, the addition of antimicrobial agents appears to be a promising route. In this research, fresh, nonfiltered, unpasteurized carrot juice was mixed with four potential antimicrobials (bourbon vanilla extract, peppermint extract, cannabidiol oil, and grapefruit extract). All four variants and the reference pure carrot juice were analyzed for metapopulational changes, microbial changes, and physicochemical changes. The potential antimicrobials used in the research have improved the overall microbial quality of carrot juice across 4 days of storage. However, it is important to notice that each of the four agents had a different spectrum of effectiveness towards the groups identified in the microflora of carrot juice. Additionally, the antimicrobials have increased the diversity of the carrot juice microbiome but did not prevent the occurrence of pathogenic bacteria. In conclusion, the use of antimicrobial agents such as essential oils or their derivatives may be a promising way of improving the microbial quality and prolonging the shelf-life of minimally processed foods, such as fresh juices, but the technique requires further research.
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- Katarzyna Ratajczak
- Department of Food Technology of Plant Origin, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60-624 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Food Technology of Plant Origin, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60-624 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 48, 60-627 Poznań, Poland;
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Fusco V, Abriouel H, de Souza EL. Special Issue "Beneficial and Detrimental Microorganisms Occurring in Fermented Foods": Editorial. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11030565. [PMID: 36985139 PMCID: PMC10056796 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11030565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Numerous and heterogeneous populations of beneficial microorganisms originating from raw materials, equipment, and production and processing environments can affect the fermentation process by their metabolic activities, allowing for the enhancement of the nutritional value, sensory characteristics, overall quality, safety, and shelf-life of final food products [...].
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- Vincenzina Fusco
- Institute of Sciences of Food Production of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISPA), 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Área de Microbiología, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil
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Chen JS, Hussain B, Tsai HC, Nagarajan V, Koner S, Hsu BM. Analysis and interpretation of hot springs water, biofilms, and sediment bacterial community profiling and their metabolic potential in the area of Taiwan geothermal ecosystem. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 856:159115. [PMID: 36181827 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Microorganisms developed a mechanism that copes with heat, acidity, and high dissolved metal concentrations that likely first evolved. The geothermal fluids emerging in the geothermal springs of Taiwan, located at a subduction zone, are still under signs of progress in the characterization of the various microbial taxonomic changes over time. However, no systematic studies have been performed to compare water, biofilms, and sediment bacterial communities and the primary driving force of dissolved and mineral substrates capable of supporting microbial metabolism. In this study, 16S rRNA gene sequencing was employed for bacterial community exploration, and their potential metabolic pathways involved from water, biofilms, and sediment samples, collected from the geothermal valley (Ti-re-ku). Metagenomic data revealed that the water samples had higher bacterial diversity and richness than biofilms and sediment samples. At the genus level, Alicyclobacillus, Thiomonas, Acidocella, Metallibacterium, Picrophilus, and Legionella were significantly abundant in the water samples. The biofilms were rich in Aciditerrimonas, Bacillus, Acidithiobacillus, and Lysinibacillus, whereas the sediment samples were abundant in Sulfobacillus. The PICRUSt2-predicted functional results revealed that heavy metal-related functions such as heavy-metal exporter system, cobalt‑zinc‑cadmium resistance, arsenical pump, high-affinity nickel-transport, and copper resistance metabolisms were significant in the water samples. Moreover, sulfur-related pathways such as thiosulfate oxidation, dissimilatory sulfate reduction, and assimilatory sulfate reduction were important in water samples, followed by biofilms and sediment. Therefore, our findings highlighted the comparative taxonomic diversity and functional composition contributions to geothermal fluid, with implications for understanding the evolution and ecological niche dimension of microbes which are the key to geothermal ecosystem function.
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- Jung-Sheng Chen
- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung City 824, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan; Center for Innovative Research on Aging Society (CIRAS), National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan.
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Fan X, Xie Z, Cheng Q, Li M, Long J, Lei Y, Jia Y, Chen Y, Chen C, Wang Z. Fermentation quality, bacterial community, and predicted functional profiles in silage prepared with alfalfa, perennial ryegrass and their mixture in the karst region. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1062515. [DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1062515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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There is little information regarding the dynamics of fermentation products and the bacterial community in silage prepared with alfalfa (MS), perennial ryegrass (LP), and their mixture in the karst region. In this study, we explored the effects of combining MS with LP in different ratios (100% MS, 70% MS + 30% LP, 50% MS + 50% LP, 30% MS + 70% LP and 100% LP; fresh matter basis) on silage chemical composition, fermentation quality, bacterial communities and predicted functions during the ensiling process. Each treatment was prepared in triplicate and stored at room temperature (22–25°C) for 7, 15, and 45 days. The dry matter (DM) and water-soluble carbohydrate content of the silages increased as the LP proportion in the mixed silage increased; at 45 days, the 70% MS + 30% LP, 50% MS + 50% LP and 30% MS + 70% LP silages contained higher (p < 0.05) CP content than the 100% MS and 100% LP silages. The 30% MS + 70% LP and 100% LP silages exhibited lower (p < 0.05) pH and higher (p < 0.05) LA content than the other silages; at 45 days, none of the silages contained PA or BA. As fermentation proceeded, the abundance of harmful (Enterobacteriaceae and Sphingomonas) and beneficial (Lentilactobacillus, Lactiplantibacillus, Secundilactobacillus, and Levilactobacillus) microorganisms decreased and increased, respectively, as the LP proportion in the mixed silage increased. The predicted functional distribution of microbial communities and metabolic pathways revealed that the 30% MS + 70% LP and 100% LP silages had a stronger capacity for fermentation and a weaker capacity for nitrate reduction than the other silages. Moreover, as the fermentation proceeded, the 30% MS + 70% LP and 100% LP treatments enhanced the functions of “Metabolism,” “Genetic information processing” and “Organismal systems” at level 1, the functions of “Amino acid metabolism” and “Nucleotide metabolism” at level 2, and the functions of “Metabolic pathways,” “Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites,” “Biosynthesis of antibiotics” and “Purine metabolism” at level 3. Thus, adding LP could improve the fermentation quality of MS silage by changing the composition and metabolic function of microbes; furthermore, ensiling 30% alfalfa with 70% ryegrass can produce high-quality silage in the karst region.
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Srinivas M, O’Sullivan O, Cotter PD, van Sinderen D, Kenny JG. The Application of Metagenomics to Study Microbial Communities and Develop Desirable Traits in Fermented Foods. Foods 2022; 11:3297. [PMID: 37431045 PMCID: PMC9601669 DOI: 10.3390/foods11203297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The microbial communities present within fermented foods are diverse and dynamic, producing a variety of metabolites responsible for the fermentation processes, imparting characteristic organoleptic qualities and health-promoting traits, and maintaining microbiological safety of fermented foods. In this context, it is crucial to study these microbial communities to characterise fermented foods and the production processes involved. High Throughput Sequencing (HTS)-based methods such as metagenomics enable microbial community studies through amplicon and shotgun sequencing approaches. As the field constantly develops, sequencing technologies are becoming more accessible, affordable and accurate with a further shift from short read to long read sequencing being observed. Metagenomics is enjoying wide-spread application in fermented food studies and in recent years is also being employed in concert with synthetic biology techniques to help tackle problems with the large amounts of waste generated in the food sector. This review presents an introduction to current sequencing technologies and the benefits of their application in fermented foods.
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- Meghana Srinivas
- Food Biosciences Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, P61 C996 Cork, Ireland
- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, T12 CY82 Cork, Ireland
- School of Microbiology, University College Cork, T12 CY82 Cork, Ireland
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- Food Biosciences Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, P61 C996 Cork, Ireland
- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, T12 CY82 Cork, Ireland
- VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, Fermoy, P61 C996 Cork, Ireland
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- Food Biosciences Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, P61 C996 Cork, Ireland
- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, T12 CY82 Cork, Ireland
- VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, Fermoy, P61 C996 Cork, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, T12 CY82 Cork, Ireland
- School of Microbiology, University College Cork, T12 CY82 Cork, Ireland
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- Food Biosciences Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, P61 C996 Cork, Ireland
- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, T12 CY82 Cork, Ireland
- VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, Fermoy, P61 C996 Cork, Ireland
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Yu J, Jiang W, Guo M, Dao Y, Pang X. Investigation of fungal contamination in medicinal and edible Lycii Fructus through DNA metabarcoding. J Appl Microbiol 2022; 133:1555-1565. [PMID: 35692076 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Lycii Fructus (LF) is considered as a 'superfood' due to its health benefits and delicious tastes, which has gained popularity worldwide. However, LF is also a proper host for fungal growth due to its abundant nutrients. Fungal contamination seriously affects the quality and safety of LF and poses threats to consumer health. METHODS AND RESULTS In this study, a total of 15 LF samples were collected from five provinces in China, and were divided into five groups based on the collection areas. Fungal contamination in LF was investigated by targeting the internal transcribed spacer 2 region using Illumina Miseq PE300 platform, and the differences of fungal community in groups based on collection areas were compared. Results showed that the fungal contamination was detected in all the 15 LF samples. Ascomycota, Dothideomycetes, Pleosporales and Pleosporaceae were dominant at the phylum, class, order and family levels, respectively. At the genus level, Alternaria, Cladosporium and Fusarium were the three dominant genera. In all, 24 fungal species were identified. Among which, two species, namely Penicillium oxalicum and Trichothecium roseum, were potentially toxigenic. CONCLUSIONS All 15 LF samples were detected with fungal contamination. The differences of fungal community in LF samples collected from different areas were observed. DNA metabarcoding was demonstrated as an efficient method to monitor the fungal contamination in LF. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This work comprehensively reveals the fungal diversity and composition in LF and provides early warning for potential mycotoxin contamination.
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- Jingsheng Yu
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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Nagarajan V, Tsai HC, Chen JS, Hussain B, Koner S, Hseu ZY, Hsu BM. Comparison of bacterial communities and their functional profiling using 16S rRNA gene sequencing between the inherent serpentine-associated sites, hyper-accumulator, downgradient agricultural farmlands, and distal non-serpentine soils. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 431:128557. [PMID: 35247742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study aims to determine and compare the bacterial community and functional profiles associated with serpentine sites, innate hyper-accumulating weed, downgradient agricultural farmlands and non-serpentine sites using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Elemental analysis revealed that the serpentine rock and weathered soil have higher magnesium, nickel, chromium, magnesium/calcium and lower calcium/magnesium ratios and agricultural farmlands have recorded elevated chromium. Proteobacteria were found predominant, except the non-serpentine site which was rich in Cyanobacteria. PCA analysis at the genus level indicates the uniqueness of different experimental groups, except the hyperaccumulators which exhibited relatively less dissimilarity. The shift analysis showed the serpentine sites were characterized by the abundance of bacteria having heavy metal effluxion. The hyper-accumulating weeds were higher in plant growth-promoting bacteria expressing tolerance against heavy metals toxicity such as nickel, chromium, cobalt and arsenic. Besides, the agricultural lands were abundant in wetland-associated methanogens and metal (manganese, iron and zinc) transporting function related bacteria. The results suggest that the inherent edaphic factors including heavy metal content, the interacting behavior of hyperaccumulator's rhizosphere microbiota with soil and anthropogenic activities such as agricultural practices could be a major determinant of the variation in the bacterial community selection and abundance in the respective study sites.
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- Viji Nagarajan
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan.
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Joshi A, Bhardwaj D, Kaushik A, Juneja VK, Taneja P, Thakur S, Kumra Taneja N. Advances in multi-omics based quantitative microbial risk assessment in the dairy sector: A semi-systematic review. Food Res Int 2022; 156:111323. [PMID: 35651076 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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With the increasing consumption of packaged and ready-to-eat food products, the risk of foodborne illness has drastically increased and so has the dire need for proper management. The conventional Microbial Risk Assessment (MRA) investigations require prior knowledge of process flow, exposure, and hazard assessment throughout the supply chain. These data are often generated using conventional microbiological approaches based either on shelf-life studies or specific spoilage organisms (SSOs), frequently overlooking crucial information such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biofilm formation, virulence factors and other physiological variations coupled with bio-chemical characteristics of food matrix. Additionally, the microbial risks in food are diverse and heterogenous, that might be an outcome of growth and activity of multiple microbial populations rather than a single species contamination. The uncertainty on the microbial source, time as well as point of entry into the food supply chain poses a constraint to the efficiency of preventive approaches and conventional MRA. In the last few decades, significant breakthroughs in molecular methods and continuously progressing bioinformatics tools have opened up a new horizon for risk analysis-based approaches in food safety. Real time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and kit-based assays provide better accuracy and precision with shorter processing time. Despite these improvements, the effect of complex food matrix on growth environment and recovery of pathogen is a persistent problem for risk assessors. The dairy industry is highly impacted by spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, this review discusses the evolution and recent advances in MRAmethodologies equipped with predictive interventions and "multi-omics" approach for robust MRA specifically targeting dairy products. It also highlights the limiting gap area and the opportunity for improvement in this field to ensure precision food safety.
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- Akanksha Joshi
- Dept. of Basic and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Haryana 131028, India
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- Dept. of Basic and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Haryana 131028, India
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- Dept. of Basic and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Haryana 131028, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, MMICT & BM (HM), MMDU, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
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- Dept. of Basic and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Haryana 131028, India; Center for Advance Translational Research in Food Nanobiotechnology (CATR-FNB), National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Haryana 131028, India.
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Tallei TE, Fatimawali, Yelnetty A, Kusumawaty D, Effendi Y, Park MN, Alhumaydhi FA, Emran TB, Kim B. Predictive Microbial Community and Functional Gene Expression Profiles in Pineapple Peel Fermentation Using 16S rRNA Gene Sequences. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022; 8:194. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8050194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Pineapple peel (PP) is a by-product with the potential to be used as a raw material for functional beverages. Traditional PP fermentation has so far paid little attention to the microbial community and its role in the fermentation process. As a result, the current research looked into the microbial communities and their roles during PP fermentation. A metagenomic approach based on the 16S rRNA sequencing data was used to assess the microbial communities. Subsequent analysis was performed using PICRUSt (phylogenetic investigation of communities by reconstruction of unobserved states) to analyze the microbial functions in the fermentation system. The microecology of the fermentation process in three samples was predominated by Firmicutes. Furthermore, the well-known probiotic genera Weissella, Lactobacillus, and Lactococcus were found to be predominating in the gumer, promic, and control samples, respectively. It was obvious that microenvironmental differences have an effect on the microbial composition of PP fermentation. Moreover, functional prediction revealed that carbohydrate metabolism was the most prevalent metabolic pathway during the fermentation process. Additionally, it was discovered that all of the bacteria found in the samples played significant roles in carbohydrate, amino acid, vitamin, and co-factor metabolism, which can be inferred to result in the production of beneficial metabolites.
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Nagarajan V, Tsai HC, Chen JS, Hussain B, Fan CW, Asif A, Hsu BM. The Evaluation of Bacterial Abundance and Functional Potentials in the Three Major Watersheds, Located in the Hot Spring Zone of the Tatun Volcano Group Basin, Taiwan. Microorganisms 2022; 10:500. [PMID: 35336075 PMCID: PMC8949176 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10030500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The Tatun Volcanic Group (TVG), located in northern Taiwan, is characterized by acidic hot springs where the outflow of the hot springs may affect the properties of the associated lotic water bodies. We investigated the bacterial diversity and functional profiles of the Peihuang (PHC), HuangGang (HGC), and Nanhuang Creeks (NHC) located in the TVG basin using 16S rRNA gene sequencing coupled with statistical analyses. Water samples were collected from various streams of the creeks for two months of the year. The NHC showed the highest diversity, richness, and a unique number of phyla, which was followed by the HGC. A reduced number of phyla and a lower diversity was noticed in the PHC. The NHC was found to be abundant in the genera Armatimonas, Prosthecobacter, Pirellula, and Bdellovibrio, whereas the HGC was rich in Thiomonas, Acidiphilium, Prevotella, Acidocella, Acidithiobacillus, and Metallibacterium. The PHC was abundant in Thiomonsa, Legionella, Acidocella, and Sulfuriferula. The samples did not show any strong seasonal variations with the bacterial diversity and abundance; however, the relative abundance of each sampling site varied within the sampling months. The iron transport protein- and the sulfur metabolism-related pathways were predicted to be the key functions in all the creeks, whereas the heavy metal-related functions, such as the cobalt/nickel transport protein and the cobalt-zinc-cadmium efflux system were found to be abundant in the HGC and PHC, respectively. The abundance of Bdellovibrio in the NHC, Diplorickettsia in the HGC, and Legionella in the PHC samples indicated a higher anthropogenic impact over the creek water quality. This study provides the data to understand the distinct bacterial community structure, as well as the functional potentials of the three major watersheds, and helps the knowledge of the impact of the physicochemical properties of the TVG hot springs upon the watersheds.
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- Viji Nagarajan
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621, Taiwan; (V.N.); (B.H.); (C.-W.F.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan;
- Department of Psychiatry, Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan;
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621, Taiwan; (V.N.); (B.H.); (C.-W.F.); (A.A.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621, Taiwan; (V.N.); (B.H.); (C.-W.F.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621, Taiwan; (V.N.); (B.H.); (C.-W.F.); (A.A.)
- Doctoral Program in Science, Technology, Environment and Mathematics (STEM), National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621, Taiwan; (V.N.); (B.H.); (C.-W.F.); (A.A.)
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Koner S, Chen JS, Hsu BM, Rathod J, Huang SW, Chien HY, Hussain B, Chan MWY. Depth-resolved microbial diversity and functional profiles of trichloroethylene-contaminated soils for Biolog EcoPlate-based biostimulation strategy. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127266. [PMID: 34600373 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study explores the toxic effect of TCE at different depths of sub-surface soil and underpins microbial community-level suitable carbon (C)-sources that provided directionality to the in situ biostimulation effort via augmentation strategy for effective TCE remediation in soil. The impacts on resident microbial communities and their functional profiles that govern the TCE biodegradation process were identified. Highly contaminated PW01 soil (9 m depth) had severely limited microbial diversity and was enriched in Proteobacteria and Firmicutes. The abundance of TCE degradation-associated genera was observed in all contaminated samples, and the abundance of TCE-degradation-related taxa were positively correlated with soil TCE contamination levels. Community-level metabolic activity associated with the utilization of diverse external C-sources was directly influenced by TCE concentration and soil depth. Multivariate data analysis revealed that the functional genus, TCE concentration, and selected available C substrate uptake capacity correlated in soil samples. Pearson's correlation tests revealed that C sources such as L-arginine, phenylethylamine and γ-hydroxybutyric acid utilization trait exhibited significant positive correlations with chloroalkane and chloroalkene degradation pathway abundance. Ultimately, depth and TCE contamination level-associated soil microbiota and their most preferred C-source understanding could add to facilitate effective biostimulation via external nutrient amendment for efficient in situ TCE degradation.
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- Suprokash Koner
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan; Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan.
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- Department of Earth Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Center for environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Super Micro Research and Technology Center, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Environmental Technology Development Department, Taiwan VCM Corporation, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan; Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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Hsu HC, Chen JS, Nagarajan V, Hussain B, Huang SW, Rathod J, Hsu BM. Assessment of Temporal Effects of a Mud Volcanic Eruption on the Bacterial Community and Their Predicted Metabolic Functions in the Mud Volcanic Sites of Niaosong, Southern Taiwan. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9112315. [PMID: 34835440 PMCID: PMC8622063 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9112315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The microbial communities inhabiting mud volcanoes have received more attention due to their noteworthy impact on the global methane cycle. However, the impact of temporal effects of volcanic eruptions on the microbial community’s diversity and functions remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to underpin the temporal variations in the bacterial community’s diversity and PICRUSt-predicted functional profile changes of mud volcanic sites located in southern Taiwan using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The physicochemical analysis showed that the samples were slightly alkaline and had elevated levels of Na+, Cl−, and SO42−. Comparatively, the major and trace element contents were distinctly higher, and tended to be increased in the long-period samples. Alpha diversity metrics revealed that the bacterial diversity and abundance were lesser in the initial period, but increased over time. Instead, day 96 and 418 samples showed reduced bacterial abundance, which may have been due to the dry spell that occurred before each sampling. The initial-period samples were significantly abundant in haloalkaliphilic marine-inhabiting, hydrocarbon-degrading bacterial genera such as Marinobacter, Halomonas, Marinobacterium, and Oceanimonas. Sulfur-reducing bacteria such as Desulfurispirillum and Desulfofarcimen were found dominant in the mid-period samples, whereas the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina was abundant in the long-period samples. Unfortunately, heavy precipitation encountered during the mid and long periods may have polluted the volcanic site with animal pathogens such as Desulfofarcimen and Erysipelothrix. The functional prediction results showed that lipid biosynthesis and ubiquinol pathways were significantly abundant in the initial days, and the super pathway of glucose and xylose degradation was rich in the long-period samples. The findings of this study highlighted that the temporal effects of a mud volcanic eruption highly influenced the bacterial diversity, abundance, and functional profiles in our study site.
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- Ho-Chuan Hsu
- Department of Medical Imaging, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei City 112, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung City 824, Taiwan;
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan; (V.N.); (B.H.)
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan; (V.N.); (B.H.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan
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- Center for environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung City 824, Taiwan;
- Super Micro Research and Technology Center, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung City 824, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan;
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County 621, Taiwan; (V.N.); (B.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-52720411 (ext. 66218)
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