The Water Cycle, a Potential Source of the Bacterial Pathogen Bacillus cereus

Figure 6

Schematic representation of the lysimeter plot and a proposed model of B. cereus sl occurrence, fate, and transfers in the agricultural site. The occurrence of B. cereus sl was investigated during this study (white diamonds) and observed primarily as spores in the indicated compartments (“+” symbol). Height of the lysimeter. The soil layer can be slightly deeper or thinner elsewhere on the agricultural plot. Water table depth ranges from 4 to 5.5 m, depending on the season.