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Spatial Study of Enzymatic Activities from Bacterial Isolates in a Mediterranean Urban Park

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  • Sergi Maicas

    (Department de Microbiologia i Ecologia, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de València, 46100 Burjassot, País Valencià, Spain)

  • Jaume Segura-Garcia

    (Departament d’Informàtica, Escola Tècnica Superior d’Enginyeria, Universitat de València, 46100 Burjassot, País Valencià, Spain)

Abstract

Urban parks are a rich source of microbial diversity, as they are heavily used by city residents. In this study, we sampled a Mediterranean park and were able to isolate bacteria that have the ability to inhibit the growth of control microorganisms. Out of the 560 bacteria we tested, many displayed antibacterial activity, particularly against Salmonella sp. and K. pneumoniae . These results suggest that the microorganisms in the park are in close proximity to the human population. Additionally, the isolated bacteria demonstrated diverse enzymatic activities, possibly as a response to the environmental substances available to them, which could aid in the degradation of different compounds of interest. The study of the spatial distribution of soil parameters and the inhibition against relative-safe pathogens in an urban park in València (Spain) demonstrated a higher proportion of isolates in certain areas. These spatial data maps can help researchers understand the behaviors of bacterial populations on a regional level, which can assist in the creation of novel antimicrobial agents and promote advancements in public health.

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  • Sergi Maicas & Jaume Segura-Garcia, 2023. "Spatial Study of Enzymatic Activities from Bacterial Isolates in a Mediterranean Urban Park," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(3), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:12:y:2023:i:3:p:655-:d:1094022
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