Ammonia-oxidizing bacteria promoted heterotrophic biofilm formation in carbon-limited environments: Threshold effect and mechanistic insights.
Autotrophic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) threaten the biological safety of drinking water distribution systems (DWDSs) by promoting heterotrophic biofilm formation. Given the substantial variability in AOB densities observed across different DWDSs, a quantitative understanding of this interaction is crucial for dev...