Exploiting bacterial diversity and activity for the bioremediation of soils polluted with the pesticide technical lindane

Objective

Investigating the genetic diversity and derivative capabilities of the bacterial communities present in soils polluted with linden, isolation and characterization of linden degrading bacteria and analysis of factors affecting biodegradation

Fields of science

• natural sciences › biological sciences › microbiology › bacteriology
• engineering and technology › environmental biotechnology › bioremediation

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"

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Address

Wivenhoe Park John Tabor Laboratories
CO4 3SQ Colchester
United Kingdom

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