Effects of microcosm preparation on rates of toluene biodegradation under denitrifying conditions

Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 18, Issue 2-3, 1997, Pages 170-176

  Hutchins, S R ^a  

^a U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY   (United States)

Author keywords

Aquifer; Denitrification; Microcosm; Rate; Toluene

Indexed keywords

TOLUENE;

AQUIFER; ARTICLE; BIODEGRADATION; CONTROLLED STUDY; DENITRIFICATION; HALF LIFE TIME; MICROORGANISM; NONHUMAN; SEDIMENT;

ANAEROBIOSIS; AQUACULTURE; BIODEGRADATION, ENVIRONMENTAL; HYDROCARBONS; KINETICS; NITRATES; TOLUENE; WATER MICROBIOLOGY;

EID: 0030728044     PISSN: 13675435     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sj.jim.2900318     Document Type: Article

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