Enhanced biodegradation of phenanthrene in oil tar-contaminated soils supplemented with Phanerochaete chrysosporium

Article Abstract:

The effectiveness of Phanerochaete chrysosporium in the biodegradation of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, represented by phenanthrene, in oil tar-contaminated soil was assessed. The results showed that the native microflora could promote full mineralization of phenanthrene in the order of 20% in 21 days. In the presence of P. chrysosporium, this increase to 38% in 21 days. The results show that P. chrysosporium can act synergistically with the native microflora to promote mineralization of pollutants in oil tar-contaminated soils.

Research, Usage, Physiological aspects, Bioremediation, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Coal-tar products, Coal tar products

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Alternative methods for production and staining of Phanerochaete chrysosporium basidiospores

Article Abstract:

An alternate method for basidiospore production by Phanerochaete chrysosporium was reported. The method was used for both homothallic and heterothallic strains. This method does not require maintenance of a lighted and temperature-controlled growth chamber. The staining method with 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole yields excellent results and produces basidiospores that are never contaminated with conidia.

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