Microbial degradation of DDT

摘要: A process for the microbial degradation of DDT which comprises treating with certain nonpathogenic, hydrocarbon-utilizing strains Nocardia, Candida and penicillium until has been substantially degraded. The is effective degrading as it may be present a pollutant or contaminant in water, industrial effluents, various land areas such sites like varied laboratory commercial installations. also used to clean up degrade mixtures hydrocarbon oils petrochemicals wherever their presence constitutes deleterious pollutant.