Bioremediation of lindane-contaminated soil by Streptomyces sp. M7 and its effects on Zea mays growth
The objective of the present study was to study the lindane bioremediation abilities of Streptomyces sp. M7 in soil samples and to know the pesticide effects on maize plants seeded in lindane-contaminated soil previously inoculated with Streptomyces sp. M7. When different initial pesticide concentra...
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Published in | International biodeterioration & biodegradation Vol. 61; no. 3; pp. 233 - 239 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Elsevier Ltd
01.04.2008
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Summary: | The objective of the present study was to study the lindane bioremediation abilities of
Streptomyces sp. M7 in soil samples and to know the pesticide effects on maize plants seeded in lindane-contaminated soil previously inoculated with
Streptomyces sp. M7.
When different initial pesticide concentrations (100, 150, 200, and 300
μg
kg
−1) were added to sterile soil, the microbial growth observed was similar to the control without lindane. A decrease of the residual lindane concentration was detected in soils samples in relation to the abiotic controls (29.1%, 78.03%, 38.81%, and 14.42%, respectively). The optimum
Streptomyces sp M7 inoculum was selected in sterile soil spiked with lindane 100
μg
kg
−1soil; it was 2
g
kg
−1 soil for obtaining the most efficient bioremediation process (56% removal).
Lindane concentrations of 100, 200, and 400
μg
kg
−1 soil did not affect the germination and vigor index of maize plants seeded in contaminated soils without
Streptomyces sp. M7. When this microorganism was inoculated at the same conditions a better vigor index was observed and 68% of lindane removal.
These results confirm the lindane-contaminated soil bioremediation potential of
Streptomyces sp. M7. |
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ISSN: | 0964-8305 1879-0208 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ibiod.2007.09.001 |