J P Makumbi, O K Bezuidt, S K Leareng, T P Makhalanyane
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Abstract
Archaea provide important ecosystem services including the degradation of contaminants. Here, we present archaeal genomes from understudied South African wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and associated rivers receiving industrial effluents. Functional analysis revealed key genes implicated in heavy metal degradation, offering a valuable resource for mechanistic studies on archaeal metabolism.