Biodegradation and Utilization of Organophosphorus Pesticide Malathion by Cyanobacteria
Joint Authors
El-Shahat, Reda M.
Ibrahim, Wael M.
Adway, Asmaa A.
Karam, Mohamed A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Three strains of filamentous Cyanobacteria were used to study their growth and utilization of organophosphorus pesticide malathion.
A sharp decrease in the growth of the algal strains was observed by increasing the concentration of malathion.
Amongst them Nostoc muscorum tolerated different concentrations and was recorded as the highest efficient strain for biodegradation (91%) of this compound.
Moreover, carbohydrate and protein content of their cells overtopped the other strains especially at higher concentrations.
The algal strains were further subjected to grow under P-limitation in absence and presence of malathion.
Although, the algal growth under P-limitation recorded a very poor level, a massive enhanced growth and phosphorous content of cells were obtained when the P-limited medium was amended with malathion.
This study clarified that N.
muscorum with its capability to utilize malathion as a sole phosphorous source is considered as an inexpensive and efficient biotechnology for remediation of organophosphorus pesticide from contaminated wastewater.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ibrahim, Wael M.& Karam, Mohamed A.& El-Shahat, Reda M.& Adway, Asmaa A.. 2014. Biodegradation and Utilization of Organophosphorus Pesticide Malathion by Cyanobacteria. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468553
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ibrahim, Wael M.…[et al.]. Biodegradation and Utilization of Organophosphorus Pesticide Malathion by Cyanobacteria. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468553
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ibrahim, Wael M.& Karam, Mohamed A.& El-Shahat, Reda M.& Adway, Asmaa A.. Biodegradation and Utilization of Organophosphorus Pesticide Malathion by Cyanobacteria. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468553
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468553