| Literature DB >> 24194340 |
R M Atlas1, A Horowitz, M Krichevsky, A K Bej.
Abstract
Taxonomic and genetic diversities of microbial communities disturbed by chemical pollutants were lower than in undisturbed reference communities. The dominant populations within the disturbed communities had enhanced physiological tolerances and substrate utilization capabilities, indicating that generalized physiological versatility is an adaptive characteristic of populations that successfully compete within disturbed communities.Year: 1991 PMID: 24194340 DOI: 10.1007/BF02540227
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Microb Ecol ISSN: 0095-3628 Impact factor: 4.552