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Soil bacteria showing a potential of chlorpyrifos degradation and plant growth enhancement.
Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology] - 1 Jan 2000
Akbar Shamsa, Sultan Sikander
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Since 1960s, the organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos has been widely used for the purpose of pest control. However, given its persistence and toxicity towards life forms, the elimination of chlorpyrifos from contaminated sites has become an urgent issue. For this process bioremediation is the method of choice. RESULTS: Two bacterial strains, JCp4 and FCp1, exhibiting chlorpyrifos-degradation...
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