Degradation of DDT by a Novel Bacterium, <i>Arthrobacter globiformis</i> DC-1: Efficacy, Mechanism and Comparative Advantage
A novel bacterium, <i>Arthrobacter globiformis</i> DC-1, capable of degrading DDT as its sole carbon and energy source, was isolated from DDT-contaminated agricultural soil. The bacterium can degrade up to 76.3% of the DDT at a concentration of 10 mg/L in the mineral salt medium (MSM) wi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/15/2723 |