Lindane Bioremediation Capability of Bacteria Associated with the Demosponge Hymeniacidon perlevis

Lindane Bioremediation Capability of Bacteria Associated with the Demosponge Hymeniacidon perlevis

Lindane is an organochlorine pesticide belonging to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that has been widely used to treat agricultural pests. It is of particular concern because of its toxicity, persistence and tendency to bioaccumulate in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. In this context, we as...

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Main Authors: Stabili Loredana, Pizzolante Graziano, Morgante Antonio, Nonnis Marzano Carlotta, Longo Caterina, Aresta Antonella Maria, Zambonin Carlo, Corriero Giuseppe, Alifano Pietro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
H. perlevis
sponge-associated bacteria
gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS)
lindane
1, 3–6-pentachloro-cyclohexene
bioremediation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/15/4/108

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