The Role of Secondary Plant Metabolites in Bacterial Degradation of Organic Xenobiotics

Authors

  • L. Musilová Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • O. Uhlík Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • M. Macková Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • T. Macek Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague

Keywords:

bioremediation, PCB, PAH, secondary metabolites, exudates

Abstract

This article summarizes basic information about the role of plant secondary metabolites in the remediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Terpenes and phenolics are discussed more in detail with focus on their ability to stimulate microbial degradation of xenobiotics. The study points out that amendments of contaminated soil with plant secondary metabolites influences the removal of organic xenobiotics from soil. Many of these experiments have provided satisfactory results that can be used to improve bioremediation techniques.

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Published

2012-11-15

How to Cite

Musilová, L., Uhlík, O., Macková, M., & Macek, T. (2012). The Role of Secondary Plant Metabolites in Bacterial Degradation of Organic Xenobiotics. Chemické Listy, 106(11), 1029–1033. Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/812

Issue

Vol. 106 No. 11 (2012)

Section

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