Biodegradation Studies of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene (BTEX) Compounds by <i>Gliocladium sp.</i> and <i>Aspergillus terreus</i>

Biodegradation Studies of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene (BTEX) Compounds by <i>Gliocladium sp.</i> and <i>Aspergillus terreus</i>

Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) are monoaromatic hydrocarbons found frequently in petroleum and its derivatives; and they are among the most important pollutants of soil and groundwater. This study focused on harnessing the enzymatic capabilities of filamentous fungi Gliocladium sp...

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Main Authors: N. Usman, H.I. Atta, M.B. Tijjani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Subjects:
Biodegradation, BTEX, Gliocladium sp., Aspergillus terreus, Monoaromatic hydrocarbons
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/197686

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