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    • Lindane (gamma-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane) is an insecticide with potential environmental impacts.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the interactions between lindane and soil microorganisms.
    • To assess the effects of lindane on microbial populations and activity.
    • To identify lindane degradation products formed by microbial action.

    Main Methods:

    • Laboratory study of lindane-treated soils.
    • Monitoring of microbial populations and soil respiration.
    • Analysis of lindane degradation products using Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC).
    • Measurement of chloride content in soil.

    Main Results:

    • Microbial populations initially declined but recovered within 16 weeks.
    • Soil respiration was stimulated, particularly in sandy and clay loams, indicating potential lindane degradation.
    • Identified degradation products include gamma-PCCH, gamma-TCCH, and PCB.
    • Increased chloride production correlated with higher lindane application rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Soil microorganisms can interact with and potentially degrade lindane.
    • Lindane exhibits transient effects on soil microbial communities.
    • The formation of specific degradation products and chloride ions provides evidence for microbial metabolism of lindane.