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KMID : 1156220160420020126
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
2016 Volume.42 No. 2 p.126 ~ p.132
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Characterization of Culturable Bacteria in the Atmospheric Environment in Incheon, Korea
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Lee Si-Won
Park Su-Jeong
Kim Ji-Hae
Min Byung-Dae
Chung Hyen-Mi
Park Sang-Jung
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aims to provide basic data regarding the bacterial total plate count in the atmospheric environment for related studies.
Methods: Total plate count and the identification of culturable bacteria in the atmospheric environment in Incheon took place in 2015 using periodic survey. Correlationship analysis was performed between the number of culturable bacteria and environmental elements. In addition, an estimation of novel bacterial species was undertaken using the similarities and phylogenetic tree based on the 16S rRNA gene.
Results: The total plate count of culturable bacteria was on average 176 CFU/m3, and did not exceed 610 CFU/m3 in the atmospheric environment. Periodic monthly measuring of total plate count was highest in June at 293 CFU/m3, while the lowest was in July at 125 CFU/m3. Furthermore, as a result of the identification of culturable bacteria, the genera Arthrobacter and Kocuria were dominant, while novel bacterial taxa that belong to the genera Chryseobacterium and Herbiconiux were separated.
Conclusion: The total number of culturable bacteria from the atmospheric environment in Korea is on average 176 CFU/m3. In addition, the genera Arthrobacter and Kocuria dominate. The presence of novel bacterial taxa are expected in the atmospheric environment, such as belonging to the genera Chryseobacterium and Herbiconiux.
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KEYWORD
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Atmospheric environment, Total plate counts
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