Enteric bacteria exposed to the marine environment simultaneously encounter a variety of
abiotic and biotic challenges. Among the former, light appears to be critical in affecting …

The long term survival of fecal indicator organisms (FIOs) and human pathogenic
microorganisms in sediments is important from a water quality, human health and ecological …

Plastics are discarded and accumulated in the environment at an alarming rate. However,
their resistance to biodegradation allows them to persist in the environment for prolonged …

Electrical discharge plasmas can efficiently inactivate various microorganisms. Inactivation
mechanisms caused by plasma, however, are not fully understood because of the …

Coastal water quality management is a public health concern, as water of poor quality can
potentially harbor dangerous pathogens. In this study, we employ routine monitoring data of …

Shellfish are a nutritious food source whose consumption and commercial value has risen
dramatically worldwide. Although bivalve's consumption can contribute to a healthy diet …

Human excreta contain plant nutrients and have the potential to be used as a fertiliser in
agriculture. Urine contributes the major proportion of the nutrients (N, P and K) in domestic …

Abstract Host-specific Bacteroides–Prevotella 16S rRNA genetic markers are promising
alternative indicators for identifying the sources of fecal pollution because of their high …

Escherichia coli (E. coli), enterococci, and fecal coliform data were collected and
comparedas potential indicators for swimmablility assessment of a brackish waterbody …

Urban stormwater runoff could contribute to the deterioration of water quality of a receiving
water body. In this research, field studies and laboratory experiments were conducted to …