Table 2.
Primers and conditions used in this study.
| Primer name | Primer sequence (5′-3′) | Target gene | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arch-amoAF | STA ATG GTC TGG CTT AGA CG | archaeal amoA gene | Francis et al. (2005) |
| Arch-amoAR | GCG GCC ATC CAT CTG TAT GT | ||
| amoA-2R | CCC CTC KGS AAA GCC TTC TTC | bacterial amoA gene | Rotthauwe et al. (1997) |