As bactérias fototróficas freqüentemente apresentam florescimentos em lagoas de estabilização utilizadas no tratamento de esgoto sanitário, formando uma camada de cor púrpura na sua superfície. Portanto, o estudo das condições que propiciam tais florescimentos, a diversidade microbiana, o potencial de remoção da matéria orgânica e o estabelecimento das relações entre tais conhecimentos, permitem compreender o metabolismo do sistema. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a diversidade de bactérias (domínio Bacteria), bactérias fototróficas púrpuras e bactérias redutoras de sulfato (BRS) em lagoas de estabilização do Vale do Ribeira (Cajati, SP). Para tal, foram realizadas coletas sazonais (primavera, verão, outono e inverno) na sub-superfície, camada intermediária e interface água-sedimento, em dois horários (14:00 h e 02:00 h), nas lagoas anaeróbia e facultativa. Para analisar os diferentes grupos de microrganismos, utilizou-se a técnica de PCR/DGGE, com primers específicos. Nas análises de filogenia realizou-se o seqüenciamento parcial do gene RNAr 16S e da subunidade M do centro de reação fotossintético das bactérias fototróficas púrpuras. Análises físico-químicas, tais como sulfato, DQO, sólidos, nitrogênio e fósforo foram realizadas, além da determinação da concentração de oxigênio dissolvido, pH, temperatura e radiação solar fotossinteticamente ativa incidente. No outono observou-se maior diversidade de microrganismos do domínio Bacteria, bactérias fototróficas púrpuras e BRS, enquanto na primavera foi verificada a menor diversidade desses microrganismos para as duas lagoas. Na lagoa facultativa foi observada maior diversidade do domínio Bacteria e das BRS em relação à lagoa anaeróbia. Verificou-se maior diversidade de bactérias fototróficas púrpuras na lagoa anaeróbia, caracterizada por duas populações predominantes nas quatro estações e nas diferentes profundidades. A concentração de matéria orgânica (DQO) variou de 60,3 mg/L (inverno) a 298,0 mg/L (primavera) e a maior concentração de sulfato observada foi de 51,0 mg/L (inverno). Bacilo curvo Gram negativo, semelhante à bactéria fototrófica púrpura não sulfurosa, presente em amostra proveniente da sub-superfície da lagoa anaeróbia foi purificado e apresentou 92% de similaridade com Rhodopseudomonas palustris. Em ambas as lagoas foram identificadas bactérias semelhantes a Chromobacterium suttsuga (95%), Clostridium sp. (99%), Rhodobacter sphaeroides (99%), Rhodopseudomonas palustris (99%), Lampropedia hyalina (97%), Campylobacter fetus (99%), Desulfovibrio vulgaris (95%), Rhodospirillum rubrum (95%) e diferentes bactérias não cultivadas. / The phototrophic bacteria frequently blossom in the stabilization lagoons that are used in sanitary sewer treatment, forming a purple layer on its surface. Therefore, the study of the conditions that propitiate such blooms, the microbial diversity, the removal of the organic matter and the establishment of the relations between them permit to understand the metabolism of the system. The objective of this work was to evaluate the diversity of the bacteria (Bacteria domain), purple phototrophic bacteria and sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) in stabilization lagoons of Vale do Ribeira (Cajati - SP). For this, it was made seasonal collects (spring, summer, autumn and winter) from the sub-surface, intermediate layer and interface water-sediment, at two times (14:00 h and 02:00 h) of the anaerobic and facultative lagoons. To analyze the different groups of microorganisms it was used the PCR/DGGE technique, with specific primers; for the phylogenic analysis it was realized the DNA partial sequencing of the 16S RNAr gene and of the subunit M of the photosynthetic center of reaction of the purple photosynthetic bacteria. It was determined: the concentration of dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature and photosynthetically active incident solar radiation, and the physical-chemistry analysis as: COD, solids, nitrogen and phosphorus. In the autumn it was observed greater diversity of microorganisms of the Bacteria domain, the group of the purples phototrophic bacteria and SRB, while in the spring it was verified minor diversity of these microorganisms in the two lagoons studied. In the facultative lagoon it was observed greater diversity of the Bacteria domain and of the SRB with respect to the anaerobic lagoon. It was verified greater diversity of the purple phototrophic bacteria in the anaerobic lagoon, of what in the facultative lagoon, which was characterized by the two predominant populations in the four seasons and in the different points of collect. The concentration of the organic matter (COD) varied from 60,3 mg/L (winter) to 298,0 mg/L (spring) and the greater concentration of sulfate observed was of 51,0 mg/L (winter). Arched bacillus Gram-negative similar to purple not sulfurous bacteria, from a sample of the sub-surface of the anaerobic lagoon was purified and presented 92% of similarity with Rhodopseudomonas palustris. In both lagoons it was identified bacteria similar to Chromobacterium suttsuga (95%), Clostridium sp. (99%), Rhodobacter sphaeroides (99%), Rhodopseudomonas palustris (99%), Lampropedia hyalina (97%), Campylobacter fetus (99%), Desulfovibrio vulgaris (95%), Rhodospirillum rubrum (95%).

The ratio of auxin to cytokinin determines de novo organogenesis in plants. Relatively little is known about the effect of genetically altered auxin signaling on in vitro organogenesis. Here, callusogenesis, shoot, and root formation were studied in loss- (LOF) and gain-of-function (GOF) alleles in two phylogenetically related Auxin Response Factors (ARFs), MONOPTEROS (MP/ARF5) and NON-PHOTOTROPHIC HYPOCOTYL 4 (NPH4/ARF7). Reduced MP activity greatly diminished shoot regeneration, and partially diminished callusogenesis and root formation. LOF in NPH4 strongly decreased callusogenesis, and mildly decreased shoot and root regeneration in particular categories of explants. By contrast, organogenesis responses were strongly increased in aerial explants carrying the GOF transgene dMP. Thus, both MP and NPH4 seem to act as positive regulators of certain organogenesis processes and the GOF dMP transgene may be of interest for stimulating organogenesis in plant species with poor regeneration properties. Also, organogenesis in vitro may reveal unknown developmental ARF functions.

The ratio of auxin to cytokinin determines de novo organogenesis in plants. Relatively little is known about the effect of genetically altered auxin signaling on in vitro organogenesis. Here, callusogenesis, shoot, and root formation were studied in loss- (LOF) and gain-of-function (GOF) alleles in two phylogenetically related Auxin Response Factors (ARFs), MONOPTEROS (MP/ARF5) and NON-PHOTOTROPHIC HYPOCOTYL 4 (NPH4/ARF7). Reduced MP activity greatly diminished shoot regeneration, and partially diminished callusogenesis and root formation. LOF in NPH4 strongly decreased callusogenesis, and mildly decreased shoot and root regeneration in particular categories of explants. By contrast, organogenesis responses were strongly increased in aerial explants carrying the GOF transgene dMP. Thus, both MP and NPH4 seem to act as positive regulators of certain organogenesis processes and the GOF dMP transgene may be of interest for stimulating organogenesis in plant species with poor regeneration properties. Also, organogenesis in vitro may reveal unknown developmental ARF functions.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi enriquecer consórcio microbiano a partir de mistura de lodo granular de digestor anaeróbio de fluxo ascendente sob condições fototróficas anoxigênicas. Por meio de técnica de biologia molecular foi possível identificar 17 unidades taxonômicas operacionais (UTO) no consórcio microbiano, dentre as quais seqüências similares a Rhodobacter, gênero amplamente citado nos estudos de produção de gás hidrogênio por bactérias fototróficas. Exames microscópicos do consórcio fototrófico indicaram predomínio de bacilos Gram-negativos. Ensaios sob condições fototróficas foram realizados com dois meios de cultivo (RCVB e FANG) e os seguintes substratos orgânicos: ácido acético, butírico, cítrico, lático e málico, empregados como fonte de carbono, tanto para o crescimento celular, como para a produção do gás hidrogênio. A relação C/N inicial foi 30/4 e posteriormente 15/2, com o objetivo de favorecer o crescimento celular e a produção do \'H IND.2\'. A concentração dos substratos foi determinada de forma com que essa relação se mantivesse a mesma. O crescimento celular e consumo dos ácidos orgânicos foram similares para os dois meios de cultivo empregados. Entretanto, a produção do gás hidrogênio foi maior nos ensaios com o meio FANG. Dentre os substratos utilizados o consumo dos ácidos cítrico e málico foram os maiores (~100%), para concentrações iniciais de 3,3 g/L e 2,6 g/L, respectivamente. O menor consumo 25% foi observado em meio RCVB e ácido acético (2,5 g/L). O crescimento da biomassa variou de 0,06 g/L a 1,1 g/L, enquanto que a velocidade máxima específica de crescimento variou de 0,4 a 0,2 g SSV/L.d entre os substratos utilizados. A menor e maior concentração de hidrogênio foram de 8,5 e 22 mmol \'H IND.2\'/L, para os reatores alimentados com ácido lático e málico em meio FANG, respectivamente. Pôde-se concluir que o consórcio fototrófico enriquecido foi capaz de utilizar os ácidos orgânicos para produção do gás hidrogênio. / The aim of this work was enrich a mixture of granular sludge of an up flow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) under anoxygenic phototrophic conditions. The techniques of molecular biology identified 17 operational taxonomic units (UTO) in the microbial consortium among the sequences analised, which were similar to Rhodobacter, genus widely cited in studies of hydrogen gas production by phototrophic bacteria. Microscopic examinations of the phototrophic consortium showed predominance of Gram-negative bacilli. Tests were conducted under phototrophic conditions with two culture media (RCVB and FANG) and the following organic substrates: acetic, butyric, citric, lactic and malic acids that were used as carbon source for both cell growth and for the hydrogen gas production. The carbon nitrogen ratio (C/N) in the preliminaries tests was 30/4 and then it was changed to15/2 in order to improve the cell growth and hydrogen production. The concentration of substrates was determined for remain the same carbon/nitrogen ratio among the substrates. The cell growth and consumption of organic acids were similar for the two culture media used. However, the production of hydrogen gas was higher in trials with the medium FANG. Among the substrates used, the consumption of malic and citric acids were the highest (~100%) for initial concentrations of 3.3 g/L and 2.6 g/L, respectively. The shortest consumption (25%) was observed for the cells that grew on acetic acid, 2.5 g/L in RCVB culture medium. The growth of the biomass varied from 0.06 g/L to 1.1 g/L, whereas the maximum specific growth rate ranged from 0.4 to 0.2 g VSS/L.d between the substrates used. The lowest and highest concentrations of hydrogen were 8.5 and 22 mmol \'H IND.2\'/L for the reactor fed with lactic acid and malic acid in FANG\'s medium, respectively. It was concluded that the phototrophic consortium was able to use those organic acids for the production of hydrogen gas.

As bactérias fototróficas freqüentemente apresentam florescimentos em lagoas de estabilização utilizadas no tratamento de esgoto sanitário, formando uma camada de cor púrpura na sua superfície. Portanto, o estudo das condições que propiciam tais florescimentos, a diversidade microbiana, o potencial de remoção da matéria orgânica e o estabelecimento das relações entre tais conhecimentos, permitem compreender o metabolismo do sistema. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a diversidade de bactérias (domínio Bacteria), bactérias fototróficas púrpuras e bactérias redutoras de sulfato (BRS) em lagoas de estabilização do Vale do Ribeira (Cajati, SP). Para tal, foram realizadas coletas sazonais (primavera, verão, outono e inverno) na sub-superfície, camada intermediária e interface água-sedimento, em dois horários (14:00 h e 02:00 h), nas lagoas anaeróbia e facultativa. Para analisar os diferentes grupos de microrganismos, utilizou-se a técnica de PCR/DGGE, com primers específicos. Nas análises de filogenia realizou-se o seqüenciamento parcial do gene RNAr 16S e da subunidade M do centro de reação fotossintético das bactérias fototróficas púrpuras. Análises físico-químicas, tais como sulfato, DQO, sólidos, nitrogênio e fósforo foram realizadas, além da determinação da concentração de oxigênio dissolvido, pH, temperatura e radiação solar fotossinteticamente ativa incidente. No outono observou-se maior diversidade de microrganismos do domínio Bacteria, bactérias fototróficas púrpuras e BRS, enquanto na primavera foi verificada a menor diversidade desses microrganismos para as duas lagoas. Na lagoa facultativa foi observada maior diversidade do domínio Bacteria e das BRS em relação à lagoa anaeróbia. Verificou-se maior diversidade de bactérias fototróficas púrpuras na lagoa anaeróbia, caracterizada por duas populações predominantes nas quatro estações e nas diferentes profundidades. A concentração de matéria orgânica (DQO) variou de 60,3 mg/L (inverno) a 298,0 mg/L (primavera) e a maior concentração de sulfato observada foi de 51,0 mg/L (inverno). Bacilo curvo Gram negativo, semelhante à bactéria fototrófica púrpura não sulfurosa, presente em amostra proveniente da sub-superfície da lagoa anaeróbia foi purificado e apresentou 92% de similaridade com Rhodopseudomonas palustris. Em ambas as lagoas foram identificadas bactérias semelhantes a Chromobacterium suttsuga (95%), Clostridium sp. (99%), Rhodobacter sphaeroides (99%), Rhodopseudomonas palustris (99%), Lampropedia hyalina (97%), Campylobacter fetus (99%), Desulfovibrio vulgaris (95%), Rhodospirillum rubrum (95%) e diferentes bactérias não cultivadas. / The phototrophic bacteria frequently blossom in the stabilization lagoons that are used in sanitary sewer treatment, forming a purple layer on its surface. Therefore, the study of the conditions that propitiate such blooms, the microbial diversity, the removal of the organic matter and the establishment of the relations between them permit to understand the metabolism of the system. The objective of this work was to evaluate the diversity of the bacteria (Bacteria domain), purple phototrophic bacteria and sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) in stabilization lagoons of Vale do Ribeira (Cajati - SP). For this, it was made seasonal collects (spring, summer, autumn and winter) from the sub-surface, intermediate layer and interface water-sediment, at two times (14:00 h and 02:00 h) of the anaerobic and facultative lagoons. To analyze the different groups of microorganisms it was used the PCR/DGGE technique, with specific primers; for the phylogenic analysis it was realized the DNA partial sequencing of the 16S RNAr gene and of the subunit M of the photosynthetic center of reaction of the purple photosynthetic bacteria. It was determined: the concentration of dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature and photosynthetically active incident solar radiation, and the physical-chemistry analysis as: COD, solids, nitrogen and phosphorus. In the autumn it was observed greater diversity of microorganisms of the Bacteria domain, the group of the purples phototrophic bacteria and SRB, while in the spring it was verified minor diversity of these microorganisms in the two lagoons studied. In the facultative lagoon it was observed greater diversity of the Bacteria domain and of the SRB with respect to the anaerobic lagoon. It was verified greater diversity of the purple phototrophic bacteria in the anaerobic lagoon, of what in the facultative lagoon, which was characterized by the two predominant populations in the four seasons and in the different points of collect. The concentration of the organic matter (COD) varied from 60,3 mg/L (winter) to 298,0 mg/L (spring) and the greater concentration of sulfate observed was of 51,0 mg/L (winter). Arched bacillus Gram-negative similar to purple not sulfurous bacteria, from a sample of the sub-surface of the anaerobic lagoon was purified and presented 92% of similarity with Rhodopseudomonas palustris. In both lagoons it was identified bacteria similar to Chromobacterium suttsuga (95%), Clostridium sp. (99%), Rhodobacter sphaeroides (99%), Rhodopseudomonas palustris (99%), Lampropedia hyalina (97%), Campylobacter fetus (99%), Desulfovibrio vulgaris (95%), Rhodospirillum rubrum (95%).

Biofilme aeroterrestrischer Mikroorganismen stellen im nicht-medizinischen Bereich ein ständig größer werdendes Problem dar. Sie tragen ebenfalls wesentlich zur Verwitterung von Fassaden bei und verursachen durch die daraus resultierende Notwendigkeit der Entfernung des Biofilms und Instandsetzung der Fassaden hohe Kosten. Auch das von Biofilmen auf Innenwänden von Gebäuden ausgehende Gesundheitsrisiko für den Menschen ist schwerwiegend. Solarzellen sind aufgrund ihrer rauen Glasoberfläche ebenfalls ein bevorzugter Siedlungsort für Biofilme. Auf diesen können sie durch Verschattung die Effizienz der Solarzellen deutlich herabsetzen. Die Entfernung von Biofilmen erfordert vor allem den Einsatz von Bioziden, welche ihrerseits eine Belastung für die Umwelt darstellen und zudem oft nur begrenzte Wirksamkeit zeigen. Ziel dieser Arbeit ist daher, das Potenzial der Photodynamischen Inaktivierung (PDI) als alternative Methode zur Beseitigung oder zur Prävention der Bildung von Biofilmen zu bestimmen. Dazu wurden unterschiedliche Photosensibilisatoren (PS) bezüglich ihrer Phototoxizität auf im Rahmen dieser Arbeit etablierte phototrophe Modellkulturen in Suspension, subaquatischen und subaerialen Biofilmen untersucht. Neben der Entwicklung der Biomasse während der PDI wurde mittels spektroskopischer Methoden zudem die Aktivität der Kulturen sowie die EPS-Sekretion und die Biofilmbildung gemessen. Dabei konnte gezeigt werden, dass die kationischen PS PCor+ und TMPyP zur PDI phototropher Kulturen erfolgreich genutzt und die Biofilmbildung verhindert werden kann. Es wurde gezeigt, dass dieses Resultat ohne Aufnahme der PS in die Zellen erzielt wird. Dies ist bezüglich der Vermeidung einer möglichen Resistenzentwicklung der Mikroorganismen von entscheidender Bedeutung. Somit wurden mit dieser Arbeit die Voraussetzungen für die Entwicklung photodynamisch aktiver, antimikrobieller Oberflächenbeschichtungen zur Prävention des Wachstums aeroterrestrischer Biofilme geschaffen. / Biofilms of aeroterrestrial microorganisms are an ever-increasing problem in non-medical applications. They also contribute significantly to the weathering of facades and cause high costs due to the resulting necessity of removing the biofilm and repairing the facades. Furthermore, the health risk for humans caused by biofilms on interior walls of buildings is serious. In addition, solar cells are a preferred location for biofilms due to condensation on their rough glass surface. Growing there, they can significantly reduce the efficiency of the solar cells by shading, a problem which gains even more importance with increasing operating times of solar modules. In the removal of biofilms, biocides are prevalent. They are in turn a burden on the environment and often show only limited effectiveness. The aim of this work is therefore to determine the potential of Photodynamic Inactivation (PDI) as an alternative method to eliminate or prevent the formation of biofilms. Different Photosensitizers (PSs) were investigated with respect to their phototoxicity on phototrophic model cultures established in suspension, subaquatic and subaerial biofilms. In addition to biomass development during PDI, spectroscopic methods were used to measure culture activity, EPS secretion and biofilm formation. It was shown that the cationic PSs PCor+ and TMPyP can be successfully used for PDI of phototrophic cultures and that biofilm formation can be prevented. It has been shown that this result is achieved without uptake of PS into the cells. This is of decisive importance with regard to the avoidance of a possible resistance development in the microorganisms. Thus, this work created the prerequisites for the development of photodynamically active, antimicrobial surface coatings for the prevention of the growth of aeroterrestrial biofilms.

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Mes travaux de recherche ont eu pour but d’analyser la diversité des microorganismes des trois domaines du vivant présents dans des biofilms phototrophes exposés à l’air, se développant sur des substrats minéraux divers, afin d’essayer, d’une part, de répondre à des questions de diversité et de biogéographie et, d’autre part, d’étudier le processus de colonisation par le biais d’expériences d’exposition contrôlées.J’ai ainsi caractérisé, essentiellement par des approches moléculaires basées sur l'analyse des banques des gènes d'ARNr de la petite sous-unité (SSU rDNAs) et sur des analyses d'empreintes communautaires, la diversité microbienne (procaryote et eucaryote) formant des biofilms matures (exposés depuis plusieurs années) dans plusieurs sites géographiques en Irlande du Nord, en France et en Ukraine, dans la région de Chernobyl. Dans ces biofilms soumis à forte pression sélective, nous avons mis en évidence beaucoup de microorganismes hétérotrophes et phototrophes, mais avec une diversité relativement restreinte en comparaison à d’autres milieux comme les sols ou les systèmes aquatiques. Les archées étaient absentes. Les conditions environnementales auxquelles ce type de biofilm est constamment exposé comme l’irradiation, la dessiccation et la limitation des nutriments sélectionnent des microorganismes qui développent des stratégies pour s’adapter comme, entre autres, la production de pigments. Ce sont des microorganismes fréquemment retrouvés dans des milieux désertiques extrêmes et résistants aussi aux radiations ionisantes qui ont ainsi été identifiés, notamment des Deinococcales et des Actinobacteria, ou encore des champignons ascomycètes (Ascomycota). Parmi les organismes phototrophes, nous avons dénombré des Cyanobacteria, des algues vertes (Chlorophyta) et des Streptophyta. Nous avons mis en évidence que les facteurs environnementaux influencent la composition des biofilms. Toutefois, tandis que la composition de la communauté bactérienne est fortement dépendante de la nature du substrat ou elle se développe, la composition des communautés microbiennes eucaryotes dépend de la distance géographique. Nous avons également mené des expériences de colonisation en exposant un même substrat minéral dans trois sites géographiques en Irlande du Nord et en France. L'analyse de la diversité microbienne lors du processus de colonisation a révélé des changements importants dans la composition des communautés, que ce soit pour les procaryotes ou pour les eucaryotes avec, cependant, des comportements différents de ces deux groupes de microorganismes. Dans le cas des bactéries, on observe une transition des Gammaproteobacteria, qui dominent les temps 0-6 mois et qui correspondent vraisemblablement aux cellules inactives en dispersion, vers des Betaproteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Alphaproteobacteria et Actinobacteria dans des phases successives de formation du biofilm. Par contre, dès leur détection sur le substrat minéral, les eucaryotes sont massivement dominés par des champignons ascomycètes et basidiomycètes, des algues vertes ainsi que d'autres composantes minoritaires comme des ciliés, étant détectées dans des stades plus tardifs. Nos résultats montrent que les organismes hétérotrophes sont pionniers dans la formation de ces biofilms, ce qui permet d'émettre l'hypothèse qu'ils facilitent l'installation des cyanobactéries et surtout des algues vertes. Ils montrent aussi que le processus d'assemblage des communautés bactériennes dépend du temps de colonisation, alors que le site géographique détermine celui des microorganismes eucaryotes. Ces différences majeures de comportement pourraient être expliquées par des modes de vie différents entre les organismes de ces deux grands groupes. / The major objective of my PhD work was the analysis of the diversity of microorganisms from the three domains of life associated with phototrophic biofilms developing on different mineral substrates exposed outdoors. These studies aimed at answering questions about microbial diversity and biogeography and also at studying the colonization process through controlled exposure experiments. I have thus characterized, essentially by molecular methods based on small subunit (SSU) rRNA gene libraries and fingerprinting analyses the diversity of prokaryote and eukaryote microorganisms forming mature biofilms (exposed for several years) in various geographic sites in Northern Ireland, France and Ukraine, in the Chernobyl area. In these biofilms, subjected to strong selective pressure, we found many heterotrophic and phototrophic microorganisms, but their diversity was limited when compared to that of other environments such as soils or aquatic systems. Archaea were absent from all biofilms. The environmental conditions to which these biofilms are constantly exposed, such as irradiation, desiccation and nutrient limitation select for organisms that develop particular adaptive strategies including, among others, pigment production. The microorganisms identified in these biofilms are also frequently found in extreme, desert environments and are known for their resistance also to ionizing radiation, such as Deinococcales and Actinobacteria or ascomycete fungi (Ascomycota). Among phototrophic lineages, we identified Cyanobacteria, Chlorophyta (green algae) and sometimes Streptophyta. We showed that environmental parameters influenced biofilm microbial communities. However, whereas the bacterial community composition depends on the nature of the substrate, the microbial eukaryotic community composition depends on the geographic distance. We also carried out colonization experiences exposing outdoors the same mineral substrate in three different sites in Northern Ireland and France. The analysis of microbial diversity along the colonization process revealed important changes in community composition both for prokaryotes and eukaryotes, although the behavior of the two groups was different. In the case of bacteria, we observed a transition from Gammaproteobacteria, which dominated the initial 0-6 months and which likely corresponded to inactive dispersive cells, towards Betaproteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Alphaproteobacteria and Actinobacteria in successive steps of biofilm formation. By contrast, since their detection on mineral substrates, eukaryotes were massively dominated by ascomycete and basidiomycete fungi, green algae and other minor components such as ciliates were detected in later stages of biofilm formation. Our results show that heterotrophic organisms are pioneers in the formation of these biofilms, leading to the hypothesis that they facilitate the settlement of Cyanobacteria and, especially, of green algae. They also show that the process of bacteria community assembly depends on colonization time whereas the geographic site determines that of eukaryotic microorganisms. These major differences might be explained by different lifestyles between organisms of the two groups

Dans un contexte global d'augmentation de la population, les réserves en eau des nappes phréatiques sont de plus en plus sollicitées. Pour pallier à cette exploitation, des systèmes d’infiltration artificiels ont été mis en place pour recharger les nappes avec de l’eau de surface. Néanmoins, ces systèmes subissent des pertes d’efficacité liées au colmatage du support d’infiltration par des processus physiques, chimiques ou biologiques. Face à ce phénomène, le travail de thèse a pour but de tester la faisabilité d’une technique d’ingénierie écologique par introduction d’un gastéropode, V. viviparus, pour limiter le colmatage de l’interface eau/sédiment de bassins d’infiltration utilisés pour recharger artificiellement l’aquifère sous-jacent au Rhône. Par des approches expérimentales, deux volets ont été abordés, (1) la dynamique des interactions biofilm/brouteur et les conséquences sur l’état physiologique du gastéropode et (2) la dynamique des interactions biofilm/gastéropode et les conséquences sur les propriétés hydrauliques et écologiques de l’interface eau/sédiment. Les résultats ont mis en évidence que (1) V. viviparus pouvait se maintenir dans les bassins d’infiltration aux différentes saisons, (2) V. viviparus pouvait limiter le colmatage biologique de l’interface eau/sédiment soit par ses actions trophiques (broutage), soit par des actions physiques (déplacement, pelletisation) et (3) V. viviparus n’a pas eu d’effet positif sur l’infiltration lorsque le colmatage était chimique. Pour conclure, V. viviparus apparait comme un bon candidat pour des solutions d’ingénierie écologique visant à restaurer des interfaces eau/sédiment, colmatées par un biofilm phototrophe. Ce travail ouvre des perspectives sur l’utilisation de solutions basées sur la nature à plus large échelle spatiale (e.g. pilote) et à des milieux naturels comme les zones humides / With the global increase of the population, groundwater reserves are increasingly exploited. To circumvent this problem, managed aquifer recharge systems using surface water are used worldwide. Nevertheless, the hydraulic performance of these systems is often altered by physical, chemical or biological clogging. This work aim to test the sustainability of ecological engineering solution based on the introduction of the gastropod, V. viviparus, to attenuate the clogging of the water/sediment interface of infiltration basins use for the recharge of the Rhône river aquifer. Two sections have been addressed with experimental approaches, (1) dynamic of biofilm/grazer interaction and its consequences on the physiological state of the gastropod and (2) dynamic of biofilm/grazer interaction and its consequences on the hydraulic and ecological properties of the water/sediment interface. Results show that (1) V. viviparus is able to survive in the infiltration basins at contrasted seasons, (2) V. viviparus can attenuate the biological clogging of the water/sediment interface, ether by trophic interaction (grazing) or physical actions (crawling activity, pelletization), and (3) V. viviparus has no positive effect on infiltration in case of chemical clogging. To conclude, V. viviparus appears to be a good candidate for ecological engineering solutions aiming to preserve and restore water/sediment interface impacted by biological clogging. This work provides useful information for the study of natured based solutions at larger scale (experimental pilot) and in natural ecosystems as wetlands