05367nas a2200205 4500008004100000245017900041210006900220260000800289490000800297520456800305100001904873700001804892700001604910700002304926700002104949700002304970700002304993700002205016856012305038 2020 eng d00aDeciphering taxonomic and functional diversity of fungi as potential bioindicators within confluence stretch of Ganges and Yamuna Rivers, impacted by anthropogenic activities0 aDeciphering taxonomic and functional diversity of fungi as poten cAUG0 v2523 a

River confluences are interesting ecological niche with limited information in respect of the structure and the functions of diverse microbial communities. Fungi are gaining global attention as promising biological spectacles for defining the trophic status of riverine systems. We condense existing knowledge in confluence diversity in two Indian rivers (i.e. Ganges and Yamuna), by combining sediment metagenomics using long read aided MinION nanopore sequencing. A total of 63 OTU’s were observed, of which top 20 OTU’s were considered based on relative abundance of each OTU at a particular location. Fungal genera such as Aspergillus, PenicilliumKluveromyces, Lodderomyces, and Nakaseomyces were deciphered as potential bio indicators of river pollution and eutrophication in the confluent zone. In silico functional gene analysis uncovered hits for neurodegenerative diseases and xenobiotic degradation potential, supporting bioindication of river pollution in wake of anthropogenic intervention.

1 aSamson, Rachel1 aRajput, Vinay1 aShah, Manan1 aYadav, Rakeshkumar1 aSarode, Priyanka1 aDastager, Syed, G.1 aDharne, Mahesh, S.1 aKhairnar, Krishna uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/deciphering-taxonomic-and-functional-diversity-fungi-potential-bioindicators-within