Transgenic Phytoremediation Blasts onto the Scene
The EPA National Priority List contains 22 ammunition production and processing sites that are laden with explosive and propellant wastes. With levels of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) contamination as high as 200 g/kg of solids, some of these sites are literally on the verge of exploding. They also present serious exposure risks to humans and wildlife, as many of these contaminants are also strong toxins and mutagens. In this issue, French et al. describe a new option for cleaning up this dangerous mixture: the use of transgenic plants. They engineered plants to express a bacterial enzyme that can completely denitrify TNT and trinitroglycerin (GTN) into harmless compounds.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 15011835
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-44456; NABIF9; TRN: US200508%%233
- Journal Information:
- Nature Biotechnology, Vol. 17, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: 1 May 1999; ISSN 1087-0156
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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