Metabolic Engineering of Seaweeds for the Detoxification of TNT-Contaminated Marine Waters
Abstract
This project provided fundamental information on the ability of native marine macroalgae, commonly known as seaweed, to tolerate, take up, and metabolize the explosive compound 2,4,6- trinitrotoluene (TNT) dissolved in seawater. Research Objectives: 1) Determine the intrinsic capacity of tissue cultures derived from three model marine macroalgae to remove TNT dissolved in seawater; 2) Measure the kinetics of TNT metabolite formation and elucidate the pathways for TNT biotransformation within these organisms; 3) Assess the viability of marine seaweeds following TNT exposure and uptake.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 15, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA436914
Entities
People
- Gregory L. Rorrer
Organizations
- Oregon State University