A Pesticide Biopurification System: A Source of Biosurfactant-Producing Bacteria with Environmental Biotechnology Applications

A Pesticide Biopurification System: A Source of Biosurfactant-Producing Bacteria with Environmental Biotechnology Applications

Biosurfactants, a wide group of compounds produced by different microorganisms, generally have less toxicity and are more biodegradable than synthetic surfactants. Biosurfactant-producing bacteria can be found in contaminated environments, such as soils receiving pesticide applications constantly, o...

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Main Authors: Claudio Lamilla, Heidi Schalchli, Gabriela Briceño, Bárbara Leiva, Pamela Donoso-Piñol, Leticia Barrientos, Vanessa A. L. Rocha, Denise M. G. Freire, M. Cristina Diez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
biosurfactant-producing bacteria
biopurification system
biosurfactant characterization
chlorpyrifos degradation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/4/624

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