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A C Middleton

    Basic Life Sciences
    |January 1, 1984
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    Genetically engineered bacteria could improve in situ biodegradation of soil contaminants. This offers a more cost-effective method for chemical destruction in various soil environments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Microbiology
    • Soil Science

    Background:

    • Land receives chemicals via intentional and unintentional deposition.
    • Current mitigation strategies include excavation, disposal, and in situ biodegradation.
    • Expanding in situ biodegradation applicability can enhance cost-effective chemical destruction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline processes affecting organic chemical fate in soil.
    • To summarize environmental conditions in soil zones.
    • To review case histories of soil biodegradation.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of chemical fate processes in unsaturated and saturated soil zones.
    • Review of environmental conditions impacting microbial activity.
    • Examination of two case studies: creosote wastewater irrigation and pentachlorophenol soil cleanup.

    Main Results:

    • Chemicals exist in vapor, adsorbed, and soluble phases in soil.
    • Soil zones (unsaturated/saturated) present distinct environmental conditions.
    • Naturally occurring microorganisms exhibit varying biodegradation rates based on conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Genetically engineered bacteria can potentially broaden in situ biodegradation applications.
    • Further research can identify bacterial traits for enhanced soil remediation.
    • Optimizing biodegradation offers economical solutions for soil chemical contamination.

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