Impact of earthworms on antibiotic resistance genes removal in ampicillin‐contaminated soil through bacterial community alteration
Xuan Gao,
Hong Zhang,
Longhui Xu
et al.
Abstract:The emergence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) as contaminants in soil poses a significant threat to public health. Earthworms (Eisenia foetida), which are common inhabitants of soil, have been extensively studied for their influence on ARGs. However, the specific impact of earthworms on penicillin‐related ARGs remains unclear. In this study, we investigate the role of earthworms in mitigating ARGs, specifically penicillin‐related ARGs, in ampicillin‐contaminated soil. Utilizing high‐throughput quantitati… Show more
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