Comamonas-dominant microbial community in carbon poor aquitard sediments revealed by metagenomic-based growth rate investigation

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The microbiological ecology of a low-nutrient shallow aquifer with high arsenic content in the Yinchuan Plain was investigated in this study. Amplicon sequencing data from five samples (depths: 1.5 m, 3.5 m, 11.2 m, 19.3 m, and 25.5 m) revealed diverse and adaptable microbial community. Among the microbial community, Comamonas was the most prominent, accounting for 10.52 % of the total. This genus displayed high growth rates, with a maximum growth rate of 12.06 d-1 and a corresponding doubling time of 1.38 days, as determined through an analysis of codon usage bias. Functional annotation of Metagenome-Assembled Genomes (MAGs) for samples at 1.5 m and 11.2 m depths revealed Comamonas' metabolic versatility, including various carbon pathways, assimilative sulfate reduction (ASR), and dissimilatory reduction to ammonium (DNRA). The TPM (Transcripts Per Kilobase of exon model per Million mapped reads) of MAGs at 11.2 m sample was 15.7 and 12.3. The presence of arsenic resistance genes in Comamonas aligns with sediment arsenic levels (65.8 mg/kg for 1.5 m depth, 32.8 mg/kg for 11.2 m depth). This study highlights the role of Comamonas as a 'generalist' bacteria in challenging oligotrophic sediments, emphasizing the significance of such organisms in community stability and ecological functions. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: Low-biomass limits the microbial activity and biogeochemical study in oligotrophic environments, which is the typical condition for underground aquatic ecosystems. Facilitated by growth rate estimation, our research focuses on active functional microorganisms and their biogeochemical metabolic in oligotrophic aquifer sediments, revealing their impact on the environment and response to arsenic threats. Findings illuminate the metabolic advantage of a 'generalist life-style' in carbon-scarce environments and contribute to a broader understanding of bacterial ecosystems and environmental impacts in oligotrophic aquifer sediments worldwide.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:912

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The Science of the total environment - 912(2024) vom: 20. Jan., Seite 169203

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Miao [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Bixi [VerfasserIn]
Yan, Yuxi [VerfasserIn]
Cheng, Zhanwen [VerfasserIn]
Li, Zengyi [VerfasserIn]
Han, Long [VerfasserIn]
Sun, Yuqin [VerfasserIn]
Zheng, Yan [VerfasserIn]
Xia, Yu [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

7440-44-0
Aquitard sediments
Arsenic
Carbon
Comamonas genus
Growth rate
Journal Article
Microbial ecology
N712M78A8G
Oligotrophic environments

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Date Completed 18.01.2024

Date Revised 18.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169203

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NLM365772127