Transcriptomics reveals extensive inducible biotransformation in the soil-dwelling invertebrate <it>Folsomia candida </it>exposed to phenanthrene

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are common pollutants in soil, have negative effects on soil ecosystems, and are potentially carcinogenic. The Springtail (Collembola) <it>Folsomia candida </it>is often used as an indicat...

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Main Authors: van Straalen Nico M, Ylstra Bauke, Bosse Mirte, Nota Benjamin, Roelofs Dick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/10/236