Distribution of antibiotic resistance genes across contrasted tropical agroecosystems in Reunion Island
Adrien Rieux, Marion Dolivet-Maréchal, Anna Doizy, Frédéric Chiroleu, Charles Mottes, Valérie Soti, Marie Darnaudery, Matthieu Bravin, Eric Cardinale, Thierry Baldet, Doelsch Emmanuel
This study assesses antibiotic resistance genes and residues in tropical agroecosystems, finding high ARG prevalence in amended soils and manure, with potential human exposure through food chains.
bioRxiv · Jan 29, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology