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CT&F - Ciencia, Tecnología y Futuro
Print version ISSN 0122-5383On-line version ISSN 2382-4581
Abstract
VARGAS, M. C.; RAMIREZ, N. E.; RUEDA, S. M. and SANCHEZ, F. N.. ISOLATION OF MICROORGANISMS WITH CAPABILITY TO DEGRADE POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH'S). C.T.F Cienc. Tecnol. Futuro [online]. 1996, vol.1, n.2, pp.45-53. ISSN 0122-5383.
This paper summarizes a work conducted on the isolation of microorganisms from PAH's contaminated sediments. The methodology involved two selection systems called fast route and slow route in which exposure periods and contaminant concentrations are the key determinants. The microorganisms isolated through the slow route system are more likely to be successful in degrading high molecular weight PAH's. The six strains obtained through the fast route system were able to grow on low molecular weight PAH's showing preference towards the first four EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) priority PAH's.
Keywords : PAH's; Microcosm; Quemostat; hiotratament.