Bacterial community composition and function in sewage treatment systems.
The application of modern molecular techniques has led to the identification, in situ quantification, and partial ecophysiological characterisation of bacteria responsible for bulking and foaming or for nutrient removal in sewage treatment systems. Unexpectedly, previously unrecognised, yet uncultured bacteria were demonstrated to catalyse nitrogen and phosphorous removal in activated-sludge and biofilm reactors. These findings provide the basis for the development of novel concepts for improving the efficiency and functional stability of waste water treatment systems.
Microbial Ecology Group, Lehrstuhl für Mikrobiologie, Technische Universität München, Am Hochanger 4, D-85350 Freising, Germany. wagner@microbial-ecology.de
Michael
M
Wagner
Alexander
A
Loy
D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism; D019149:Bioreactors; D017753:Ecosystem; D015964:Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial; D014644:Genetic Variation; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000378:metabolism; D012336:RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / Q000235:genetics; D012722:Sewage / Q000382:microbiology*; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid
D012336:RNA, Ribosomal, 16S; D012722:Sewage; D010758:Phosphorus; D009584:Nitrogen