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April 19, 2026Current MicrobiologyOpen Access

Taxonomic and Functional Assessment of Microbial Communities in Urban Runoff-Contaminated Mangrove Sediments

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JOJoão Vitor Wagner OrdineFOFranciene Rabiço OliveiraJBJonatã Bortolucci

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Investigates microbial communities in mangrove sediments affected by urban runoff, suggesting implications for ecological restoration.

Key Points

  • The research aims to assess the taxonomic and functional diversity of microbial communities in urban runoff-contaminated mangrove sediments.
  • Analyzed sediment microbiota from two mangroves in São Sebastião, Brazil.
  • Conducted chemical analysis of sediment samples for nutrient content.
  • Isolated native bacteria thriving in urban landfill leachate.
  • Sequenced genomic DNA of isolates to evaluate functional capabilities.
  • Colhereiro mangrove displayed signs of chronic urban pollution with elevated macronutrients.
  • Enrichment of sulfur-metabolizing bacteria and Arcobacter, linked to fecal contamination, was identified.
  • Isolated bacteria showed robust growth on leachate residue, indicating potential for bioremediation.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e470e9010ef96374d8dad5https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-026-04910-5
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