Geochemical, Genetic and Physiological Control of Pollutant Biodegradation
Abstract
The proposed research was designed to utilize a combination of laboratory and field studies to identify physical, chemical, genetic, and physiological influences that govern the accumulation and biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These and related compounds are among the chemicals whose environmental fate has been targeted by the U.S. Air Force Bioenvironmental Research Program. We have conducted a prior, independent study that has shown that, despite the presence of PAH mineralizing microorganisms, PAHs persist at a site where freshwater sediments are fed by PAH-contaminated groundwater.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 29, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA280931
Entities
People
- Eugene L. Madsen
Organizations
- Cornell University