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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. | [[Pseudomonas putida]] is a gram-negative soil bacterium that is involved in the bioremediation of toulene, a component of paint thinner. It is also capable of degrading naphthalene, a product of petroleum refining, in contaminated soils. | ||
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Revision as of 23:59, 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
Pseudomonas putida is a gram-negative soil bacterium that is involved in the bioremediation of toulene, a component of paint thinner. It is also capable of degrading naphthalene, a product of petroleum refining, in contaminated soils.
Current Research
References
1. United States Environmental Protection Agency, "A Citizen's Guide to Bioremediation" 2001.
