Enrichment of microorganisms that sequentially meta, para-dechlorinate the residue of Aroclor 1260 in Housatonic River sediment

Enrichment of anaerobic microorganisms from sediment results in an inoculum that, when primed, rapidly and extensively dechlorinates weathered polychlorinated biphenyls in sediment despite high oil concentration.

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Published in:Environmental science & technology 1997-11, Vol.31 (11), p.3308-3313
Main Authors: Bedard, D.L, Van Dort, H.M, May, R.J, Smullen, L.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aquatic habitat
aquatic organisms
Biodegradation of pollutants
Biological and medical sciences
Bioremediation
Biotechnology
Environment and pollution
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Industrial applications and implications. Economical aspects
Microorganisms
PCB
Polychlorinated biphenyls
Rivers
Sediments
Water pollution
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Summary:Enrichment of anaerobic microorganisms from sediment results in an inoculum that, when primed, rapidly and extensively dechlorinates weathered polychlorinated biphenyls in sediment despite high oil concentration.
ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851