Microbial degradation of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals phthalic acid and dimethyl phthalate ester under aerobic conditions

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 2003 Oct;71(4):810-8. doi: 10.1007/s00128-003-0207-x.

Authors

Y Wang¹, Y Fan, J D Gu

Affiliation

¹ Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Department of Ecology and Biodiversity, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China.

PMID: 14672136
DOI: 10.1007/s00128-003-0207-x

No abstract available

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Biodegradation, Environmental
Phthalic Acids / metabolism*
Soil Microbiology*
Soil Pollutants / metabolism*

Substances

Phthalic Acids
Soil Pollutants
dimethyl phthalate
phthalic acid