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Transformation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) by actinomycetes isolated from TNT-contaminated and uncontaminated environments

Journal Article · · Applied and Environmental Microbiology
OSTI ID:433565

Biotransformation of TNT has been reported under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Actinomycetes are important decomposers in composts. This study examines the tolerance of acitomycete cultures, isolated from both TNT-contaminated and uncontaminated environments for different concentrations to TNT, determined how selected isolates transform TNT, and examined whether such TNT transformations were constitutive or induced by exposure to TNT. 33 refs., 1 figs., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
433565
Journal Information:
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Journal Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 62; ISSN AEMIDF; ISSN 0099-2240
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English