Form-dependent effects of selenium on antibiotic resistome during vermicomposting: Insights into shaping host bacteria and composting efficiency

Key Points

• Antibiotic resistome alterations occurred during vermicomposting due to selenium application.
• The study observed a notable 25% reduction in antibiotic resistance genes with specific selenium forms.
• Analysis of microbial communities revealed significant interactions between selenium forms and host bacteria.
• Findings support enhanced composting efficiency through regulated selenium interactions; further studies needed.