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[[Pseudomonas putida]] is a gram-negative soil bacterium that is involved in the bioremediation of toulene, a component of paint thinner.


==Current Research==
==Current Research==

Revision as of 23:48, 9 February 2008

Introduction

Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms to degrade contaminants that pose environmental, and especially human risks. It has become an accepted remedy to clean-ups due to its safety and convenience. The process relies on the microorganisms that are natural to the soil, and also allows scientists to solve the problem right at the site of contamination. [1]

Bioremediation Applications

Examples

Degradation Pathways

Environmental Considerations

Advantages/Possibilities

Monitoring

Microorganisms

microbe

Pseudomonas putida is a gram-negative soil bacterium that is involved in the bioremediation of toulene, a component of paint thinner.

Current Research

References

1. United States Environmental Protection Agency, "A Citizen's Guide to Bioremediation" 2001.