Covariability of Vibrio Cholerae Microdiversity and Environmental Parameters

TitleCovariability of Vibrio Cholerae Microdiversity and Environmental Parameters
Publication TypeJournal Articles
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsZo Y-G, Chokesajjawatee N, Arakawa E, Watanabe H, Huq A, Colwell RR
JournalApplied and Environmental MicrobiologyAppl. Environ. Microbiol.Applied and Environmental MicrobiologyAppl. Environ. Microbiol.
Volume74
Type of Article10.1128/AEM.02139-07
ISBN Number0099-2240, 1098-5336
Abstract

Fine-scale diversity of natural bacterial assemblages has been attributed to neutral radiation because correspondence between bacterial phylogenetic signals in the natural environment and environmental parameters had not been detected. Evidence that such correspondence occurs is provided for Vibrio cholerae, establishing a critical role for environmental parameters in bacterial diversity.