Plastisphere and Planktonic Communities in Italian Lakes: Distribution of Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Potential Pathogenic Taxa
Microplastic-associated biofilms (plastisphere) have been proposed as potential reservoirs of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), potential pathogens, and opportunistic microorganisms. However, information on freshwater ecosystems remains limited. In this study, the occurrence and distribution of selected ARGs, predict...