Microbiome research has increased dramatically in recent years, driven by advances in
technology and significant reductions in the cost of analysis. Such research has unlocked a …

Water is vital to agriculture. It is essential that the water used for the production of fresh
produce commodities be safe. Microbial pathogens are able to survive for extended periods …

Both algae and bacteria are essential inhabitants of surface waters. Their presence is of
ecological significance and sometimes of public health concern triggering various control …

Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) are complex communities that include
coexisting toxic and non-toxic strains only distinguishable by genetic methods. This study …

Bacterioplankton plays an essential role in aquatic ecosystems, and cyanobacteria are an
influential part of the microbiome in many water bodies. In freshwaters used for recreational …

This study investigated bacterial diversities in surface water and sediment of the East Lake
located in Wuhan, China. Bacterial community of lake water was mainly composed of …

Urban lakes play a vital role in the sustainable development of urbanized areas. In this
freshwater ecosystem, massive microbial communities can drive the recycling of nutrients …

Background Fecal bacterial densities are proxy indicators of beach water quality, and beach
posting decisions are made based on Beach Action Value (BAV) exceedances for a beach …

Rapid industrialization and development in petrochemical industries have resulted in
increased hydrocarbon pollution causing substantial damage to the natural ecosystems …

Freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs), driven by nutrient inputs from anthropogenic
sources, pose unique risks to human and ecological health worldwide. A major nutrient …