Table 2.
The PCR cycling conditions for each 16S rRNA gene qRT-PCR assay
| PCR cycling conditions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Steps | Temperature | Time | Cycles |
| Initial denaturation | 95°C | 10 min | 1 |
| Denaturation | 95°C | 15 s | 35–40 cycles |
| Annealing & extension | 60°C | 60 s | |
| Final extension | 72°C | 10 min | |
| Hold | 4°C | forever | 1 |