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Microbiology of a pesticide disposal pit
The microbial activity in a concrete-lined pesticide disposal pit in Iowa has been monitored since its construction in 1969 and resident microbial populations were determined after 8 years of use. The number of isolates from soil and rock surfaces are presented; the most common groups were Bacillus...
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Published in: | Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 1980-01, Vol.25 (3), p.448-455 |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | The microbial activity in a concrete-lined pesticide disposal pit in Iowa has been monitored since its construction in 1969 and resident microbial populations were determined after 8 years of use. The number of isolates from soil and rock surfaces are presented; the most common groups were Bacillus spp. in soil and Pseudomonas spp. on rock . The data indicate substantial biological activity in the pit and gas chromatography revealed that there has been no long-term accumulation of any pesticide. |
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ISSN: | 0007-4861 1432-0800 |
DOI: | 10.1007/BF01985553 |