Fipronil is a broad-spectrum insecticide with remarkable efficacy that is widely used to control insect pests around the world. However, its extensive use has led to increasing soil and water contamination. This fact is of concern and makes it necessary to evaluate the risk of undesirable effects on non-target microorganisms, such as the...
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January 4, 2023 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: February 23, 2023
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April 19, 2021 (v1)Publication
Aims: To isolate and characterize the cultivable community of hydrolase producers (amylase, protease, lipase, DNase, xylanase and pullulanase) inhabiting heavy-metal-contaminated soils in extreme conditions from the Atacama Desert. Methods and Results: A total of 25 bacterial strains showing hydrolytic activities have been selected including...
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