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Trees with a probiotic boost clean up a carcinogen.

Authors :
Lockwood, Deirdre
Source :
C&EN Global Enterprise. 9/11/2017, Vol. 95 Issue 36, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article focuses on a study which reveals that trees with a probiotic boost can clean up a carcinogen. It mentions symbiotic bacteria help poplars strip trichloroethylene (TCE) from groundwater. It also mentions that poplar trees boosted by bacteria within their tissues brought groundwater concentrations of TCE to below the maximum contaminant level for drinking water set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24747408
Volume :
95
Issue :
36
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
C&EN Global Enterprise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
125291854