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Virus-pathogen interactions improve water quality along the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Canal

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Virus-pathogen interactions improve water quality along the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Canal

T. Chen, T. Liu, et al.

This study reveals an intriguing natural water 'self-purification' process in China's South-to-North Water Diversion Canal, highlighting how virus-pathogen interactions can enhance water quality. conducted by Tianyi Chen, Tang Liu, Zongzhi Wu, Bingxue Wang, Qian Chen, Mi Zhang, Enhang Liang, and Jinren Ni.

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Abstract
This study discovered a natural water "self-purification" process via virus-pathogen interactions in China's South-to-North Water Diversion Canal. Due to phosphorus (P) limitation, viruses adapted with smaller genomes, while bacterial pathogens exhibited repressed growth. Enhanced viral lytic infections and increased ribonucleotide reductase genes led to lower health risks from waterborne pathogens downstream. This highlights the potential of virus-pathogen dynamics for water quality improvement.
Publisher
The ISME Journal
Published On
Jul 31, 2023
Authors
Tianyi Chen, Tang Liu, Zongzhi Wu, Bingxue Wang, Qian Chen, Mi Zhang, Enhang Liang, Jinren Ni
Tags
self-purification
virus-pathogen interactions
water quality
phosphorus limitation
bacterial pathogens
viral lytic infections
health risks

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