World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
Volume 23, Number 10, 1493-1495, DOI: 10.1007/s11274-007-9382-y

Original Paper

Reductive dehalogenation of trichlorophenol in sediment from Rio-Bogotá, Colombia: the potential for intrinsic bioremediation and biostimulation

M. C. Gracía-Chaves, Z. Arbeli, E. C. Plazas and M. C. Díaz-Báez

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Abstract

The domestic and industrial wastes from approximately 8 million residents are discharged to the Rio-Bogotá river. This study demonstrates the reductive dehalogenation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol by Rio-Bogotá sediments and that the addition of an external carbon source can stimulate the process in microcosms.

Keywords  Colombia - Reductive dehalogenation - Rio Bogota 2,4,6-trichlorophenol

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