Glycine betaine modulates extracellular polymeric substances to enhance microbial salinity tolerance

High salinity inhibits microbial activity in the bioremediation of saline wastewater. To alleviate osmotic stress, glycine betaine (GB), an osmoprotectant, is added to enhance the secretion of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). These EPS are pivotal in withstanding environmental stressors, ye...

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Main Authors: Yan Xia, Xinbai Jiang, Shuaishuai Guo, Yuxuan Wang, Yang Mu, Jinyou Shen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
Series:Environmental Science and Ecotechnology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666498424000206