Effects of Composting Different Types of Organic Fertilizer on the Microbial Community Structure and Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Organic fertilizer is a major carrier that stores and transmits antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). In the environment, due to the application of organic fertilizers in agriculture, the increasing diversity and abundance of ARGs poses a potential threat to human health and environmental safety. In t...

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Main Authors: Zeming Zhou, Huaiying Yao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/2/268