Open AccessNitrite production by ammonia‐oxidizing bacteria mediates chloramine decay and resistance in a mixed‐species community
Author(s) -
Keshvardoust Pejhman,
Huron Vanessa A. A.,
Clemson Matthew,
Barraud Nicolas,
Rice Scott A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
microbial biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.287
H-Index - 74
ISSN - 1751-7915
DOI - 10.1111/1751-7915.13628
Subject(s) - chloramine , nitrosomonas europaea , chloramination , biofilm , nitrification , nitrite , chemistry , bacteria , environmental chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , pseudomonas aeruginosa , ammonia , nitrifying bacteria , food science , biology , biochemistry , chlorine , nitrate , nitrogen , organic chemistry , genetics
Mixed species biofilm communities that include ammonia oxidising organisms as well as heterotrophic bacteria can mediate chloramine decay through a combination of biochemical degradation through ammonia oxidation, nitrite mediated decay as well as direct effects of the biofilm matrix. Additionally, biofilm formation by heterotrophic bacteria may support biofilm formation by AOB, while the AOB supply organic carbon for the heterotrophs.