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Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Degradation in Plants: Mechanisms and Enhancement of Phytoremediation of Groundwater Contamination

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/834674· OSTI ID:834674
Our research objectives are as follows: (1) Transform poplar and other tree species to extend and optimize chlorinated hydrocarbon (CHC) oxidative activities. (2) Determine the mechanisms of CHC oxidation in plants. (3) Isolate the genes responsible for CHC oxidation in plants.
Research Organization:
University of Washington, Seattle, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-96ER20256
OSTI ID:
834674
Report Number(s):
EMSP-73858-2003
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English