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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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Series: | BMC Genomics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/10/236 |