A novel function of Galactomyces candidum in highly efficient ammonia nitrogen removal from low C:N wastewater

A strain of bacteria that demonstrated efficient nitrogen removal potential under low C:N conditions was screened from landfill leachate. The strain was identified as Galactomyces candidum by ITS sequencing, and growth density and removal of ammonia nitrogen were assessed after 24 h of incubation. The results showed that the optimum ammonia nitrogen reduction conditions for G. candidum was at pH 8.0 and 30 {degrees}C, with a C:N ratio of 1.5:1; the highest rate of ammonia nitrogen removal was 93.1%. This novel function of G. candidum offers great potential in the removal of ammonia nitrogen from sewage, especially in low C:N wastewater. Our study provides a new theoretical basis for the industrial application of bacteria in the biochemical treatment of wastewater and reduces environmental pollution.\n\nA novel function and potential of Galamyces candidum in the removal of ammonia nitrogen from wastewater treatment was found, which provides a theoretical basis for the treatment of ammonia in wastewater.