Abstract
Free-enzyme bioremediation is a recently developed technology that allows rapid detoxification of pesticide residues in surface waters, such as irrigation tail water, and potentially from other wettable materials such as soil and the surfaces of commodities. Here we consider the advantages of this technology compared with other pesticide bioremediation strategies, as well as its current limitations and challenges for the future. We exemplify the development of free-enzyme bioremediants with a case study, the Landguard™ OP-A organophosphate bioremediant, highlighting the enzymatic, physical and toxicological properties of the enzyme that predispose it to be an effective and efficient environmental bioremediant and the applications explored for it to date.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Pesticide mitigation strategies for surface water quality |
Editors | Kean S. Goh, Brian L. Bret, Thomas L. Potter, Jay Gan |
Publisher | American Chemical Society |
Pages | 155-174 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Volume | 1075 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780841226562 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 239th ACS National Meeting and Exposition - San Francisco, United States Duration: 21 Mar 2010 → 25 Mar 2010 Conference number: 239 |
Publication series
Name | ACS Symposium Series |
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Volume | 1075 |
ISSN (Print) | 0097-6156 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1947-5918 |
Conference
Conference | 239th ACS National Meeting and Exposition |
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Country | United States |
City | San Francisco |
Period | 21/03/10 → 25/03/10 |