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Complete genome sequences of nine isolates from microplastics in the Bow River, Calgary, Canada
Kira L Goff1, Sneha Suresh1,2, Jonas M Stadfeld2
1Enviromics Research Group, Centre for Science, Athabasca University, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada.
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Abstract:
We present the complete genome sequences of nine bacterial strains isolated from microplastics from water or sediments of the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta. These isolates provide insight into the freshwater microplastic microbiome and their plastic biodegradation potential.
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Nanopore sequencingRiver microplasticsfreshwater ecosystemmicroplasticsplastic degradationplastispheresedimentsurface waterMore Related Videos
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