Testing integrated gm-rhizoremediation systems for soil bioremediation

Objective

This project intends to advance rhizoremediation - the combined application of plants and root zone bacteria for soil cleaning - in two essential aspects. (1) GM bacteria engineered for in site PCB degradation, will be further developed as bio monitoring strains, i.e., to signal the presence of the pollutant in plant and soil and the efficacy of the bioremediation strains. (2) Molecular detection methods for tracking GM degrader bacteria in the environment will be developed to detect and quantify the GM strains under environmental conditions. Molecular tools may also be used to monitor GM strains following a planned deliberate release. A detailed risk assessment of the GM strains and bioremediation technology will be prepared resulting in a set of guidelines for regulatory authorities and end users.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-3. - Key action The "Cell factory"

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CARLOW

Address

Kilkenny Road
41 Carlow
Ireland

Participants (7)

DANISCO A/S

Denmark

Address

1,Langebrogade 1
1001 Koebenhavn K/copenhaegen

INSTITUTE OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY - ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Czechia

Address

2,Flemingovo Nam. 2
166 10 Praha 6

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE - MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY

Denmark

Address

Frederiksborgvej 399
4000 Roskilde

NOVA RESEARCH INC.

United States

Address

Elkin Street, Suite 230
22300 Alexandria

THE UNIVERSITY OF TUEBINGEN

Germany

Address

Wilhelmstrasse 5
72074 Tuebingen

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE MADRID

Spain

Address

Campus De Cantoblanco, Carretera De Colmenar Viejo
28049 Madrid

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK

Ireland

Address

Western Road, Presentation Buildings
30 Cork