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descriptive
positive effect
The bacteria Burkholderia and Pseudomonas are more common in soils with higher levels of total mercury and methylmercury.
Scientific Claim
Burkholderia and Pseudomonas bacterial genera are positively associated with total mercury and methylmercury levels in contaminated soils.
Source Excerpt
“At the genus level, Burkholderia showed a strong correlation with THg. At the same time, Candidatus Solibacter was strongly affected by bioavailable Hg.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting Studies
A survey of bacterial and fungal community structure and functions in two long-term metalliferous soil habitats
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Evidence Assessment
Supported
The study used Canonical Correspondence Analysis to identify associations between bacterial genera and mercury speciation, finding Burkholderia correlated with total mercury and methylmercury.