Publications by authors named "Caroline Matkin"
Sci Total Environ
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Buffalo National River (BNR) in Arkansas is a significant water resource studied for its bacterial ecology, particularly in relation to nearby concentrated animal feed operations (CAFOs).
- Water sampling revealed that bacterial counts (CFUs) were highest near the CAFO, while esterase activity was surprisingly lower at these locations, suggesting a complex interaction with organic enrichment.
- Metagenomic analysis indicated that microbial diversity and activity were influenced by proximity to wastewater sources, and laboratory experiments confirmed that exposure to organic wastewater contaminants altered bacterial metabolism, particularly highlighting atrazine's negative impact.
