Haig, S.-J., Schirmer, M., D'Amore, R., Gibbs, J., Davies, R. L. , Collins, G. and Quince, C. (2015) Stable-isotope probing and metagenomics reveal predation by protozoa drives E. coli removal in slow sand filters. ISME Journal, 9(4), pp. 797-808. (doi: 10.1038/ismej.2014.175) (PMID:25279786)
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Abstract
Stable-isotope probing and metagenomics were applied to study samples taken from laboratory-scale slow sand filters 0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 4 h after challenging with 13C-labelled Escherichia coli to determine the mechanisms and organisms responsible for coliform removal. Before spiking, the filters had been continuously operated for 7 weeks using water from the River Kelvin, Glasgow as their influent source. Direct counts and quantitative PCR assays revealed a clear predator–prey response between protozoa and E. coli. The importance of top-down trophic-interactions was confirmed by metagenomic analysis, identifying several protozoan and viral species connected to E. coli attrition, with protozoan grazing responsible for the majority of the removal. In addition to top-down mechanisms, indirect mechanisms, such as algal reactive oxygen species-induced lysis, and mutualistic interactions between algae and fungi, were also associated with coliform removal. The findings significantly further our understanding of the processes and trophic interactions underpinning E. coli removal. This study provides an example for similar studies, and the opportunity to better understand, manage and enhance E. coli removal by allowing the creation of more complex trophic interaction models.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Collins, Dr Gavin and Davies, Dr Robert and Quince, Dr Christopher |
| Authors: | Haig, S.-J., Schirmer, M., D'Amore, R., Gibbs, J., Davies, R. L., Collins, G., and Quince, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment |
| Journal Name: | ISME Journal |
| Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
| ISSN: | 1751-7362 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1751-7370 |
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