Biodegradation and Utilization of Organophosphorus Pesticide Malathion by Cyanobacteria

Three strains of filamentous Cyanobacteria were used to study their growth and utilization of organophosphorus pesticide malathion. A sharp decrease in the growth of the algal strains was observed by increasing the concentration of malathion. Amongst them Nostoc muscorum tolerated different concentr...

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Main Authors: Wael M. Ibrahim, Mohamed A. Karam, Reda M. El-Shahat, Asmaa A. Adway
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/392682