Biodegradation of phenol by cold-adapted bacteria from Antarctic soils

• Main Authors: Lee, Gillian Li Yin, Ahmad, Siti Aqlima, Yasid, Nur Adeela, Zulkharnain, Azham, Convey, Peter, Wan Johari, Wan Lutfi, Alias, Siti Aisah, Gonzalez-Rocha, Gerardo, Shukor, Mohd Yunus
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Verlag 2018
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QH Natural history
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/21529/; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-017-2216-y
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Phenol is an important pollutant widely discharged as a component of hydrocarbon fuels, but its degradation in cold regions is a great challenge due to the harsh environmental conditions. To date, there is little information available concerning the biodegradation of phenol by indigenous Antarctic b...