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A multi-OMIC characterisation of biodegradation and microbial community succession within the PET plastisphere.

Robyn J WrightRafael BoschMorgan G I LangilleMatthew I GibsonJoseph A Christie-Oleza
Published in: Microbiome (2021)
Overall, the results of our multi-OMIC characterisation of PET degradation provide a significant step forwards in our understanding of marine plastic degradation by bacterial isolates and communities and evidences the biodegrading potential extant in the plastisphere of marine plastic debris. Video abstract.
Keyphrases
  • microbial community
  • pet ct
  • positron emission tomography
  • antibiotic resistance genes
  • computed tomography
  • pet imaging
  • wastewater treatment