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Abundance and diversity of Archaea in heavy-metal-contaminated soils

Authors :
Sandaa, Ruth-Anne
Enger, Oivind
Torsvik, Vigdis
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. August, 1999, Vol. 65 Issue 8, p3293, 5 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Heavy-metal contamination of soil has a detrimental effect on Archaea. This bacteria was thought to exist only in extreme environments, but has been found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. 16S rRNA sequence analysis shows it belongs to the Crenarchaeota kingdom.

Details

ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
65
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.61078210