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Understanding The Environmental Implications Of The Microbiome Of Canals In Bangkok, Thailand, Emma Tao
Understanding The Environmental Implications Of The Microbiome Of Canals In Bangkok, Thailand, Emma Tao
Scripps Senior Theses
The canals of Bangkok, Thailand hold significant economic and social value, yet the increasing urbanization of the city has resulted in increased water pollution. Agricultural runoff and urban waste contribute to the degradation of the water quality, which has impaired its safe usage by the people of the city. This study focused on analyzing the microbiome of the water in the canals in correlation with the surrounding environment, both in and out of the water. Ten sites along the Bangkok canals were analyzed. DNA was isolated for the sequencing of the 16s rRNA gene to determine the microbial diversity of …