Comparative Genomic Analysis of Antarctic Pseudomonas Isolates with 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene Transformation Capabilities Reveals Their Unique Features for Xenobiotics Degradation

• Published in: Genes
• Main Authors: Ma. Ángeles Cabrera, Sebastián L. Márquez, José M. Pérez-Donoso
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2022
• Subjects: Pseudomonas; TNT; comparative genomics; Antarctica; bioremediation; xenobiotics; Genetics; QH426-470; Antarctic; Deception Island; Antarc*
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13081354; https://doaj.org/article/beeb75312559429386a0219fec0dc8d7

The nitroaromatic explosive 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a highly toxic and persistent environmental pollutant. Since physicochemical methods for remediation are poorly effective, the use of microorganisms has gained interest as an alternative to restore TNT-contaminated sites. We previously demon...