Integrated selection and identification of bacteria from polluted sites for biodegradation of lipids
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DOI: 10.1007/s10123-019-00109-w
Abstract: Wastewater treatment plants face major social concern towards removal of problematic pollutants such as fat oils and grease (FOG). In this context, the main objective of the present work was to select natural bacterial isolates… read more here.
Keywords: polluted sites; biodegradation; selection identification; integrated selection ... See more keywords
Metal release from contaminated leaf litter and leachate toxicity for the freshwater crustacean Gammarus fossarum
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9452-0
Abstract: Industrialization has left large surfaces of contaminated soils, which may act as a source of pollution for contiguous ecosystems, either terrestrial or aquatic. When polluted sites are recolonized by plants, dispersion of leaf litter might… read more here.
Keywords: leaf litter; polluted sites; litter; toxicity ... See more keywords
The potential use of chironomids (Insecta: Diptera) as bioindicators in streams and rivers around Sebeta, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.2989/16085914.2019.1650711
Abstract: The impact of human activities on streams and rivers of Ethiopia was assessed using the Dipteran family Chironomidae. Different stressors originating from industries and agricultural activities were assessed to see their effect on Chironomidae taxa.… read more here.
Keywords: sampling sites; polluted sites; potential use; highly polluted ... See more keywords
Ulva compressa from Copper-Polluted Sites Exhibits Intracellular Copper Accumulation, Increased Expression of Metallothioneins and Copper-Containing Nanoparticles in Chloroplasts
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910531
Abstract: In order to analyze the mechanisms involved in copper accumulation in Ulva compressa, algae were collected at control sites of central and northern Chile, and at two copper-polluted sites of northern Chile. The level of… read more here.
Keywords: copper polluted; polluted sites; control; copper ... See more keywords