Microbiological and 16S rRNA analysis of sulphite-reducing clostridia from river sediments in central Italy

Microbiological and 16S rRNA analysis of sulphite-reducing clostridia from river sediments in central Italy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Microbiological indicators are commonly used in the assessment of public health risks associated with fecal contamination of freshwater ecosystems. Sediments are a reservoir of microorganisms, and can thus provide information on past...

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Main Authors: Marcheggiani Stefania, Iaconelli Marcello, D'angelo Annamaria, Pierdominici Elio, La Rosa Giuseppina, Muscillo Michele, Equestre Michele, Mancini Laura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/8/171

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