Uncovering the diversity and contents of gene cassettes in class 1 integrons from the endophytes of raw vegetables
Rapid spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in pathogens is threatening human health. Integrons allow bacteria to integrate and express foreign genes, facilitating horizontal transfer of ARGs in environments. Consumption of raw vegetables represents a pathway for human exposure to environment...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651322011228 |