Effect of Co-contamination by PAHs and Heavy Metals on Bacterial Communities of Diesel Contaminated Soils of South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
Diesel oil is the main source of energy used in Antarctica. Since diesel is composed of toxic compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals, it represents a constant threat to the organisms inhabiting this continent. In the present study, we characterized the chemical an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/11/1749 |