Location and DGGE methodology can influence interpretation of field experimental studies on the response to hydrocarbons by Antarctic benthic microbial community

• Published in: Antarctic Science
• Main Authors: Powell, S, Riddle, MJ, Snape, I, Stark, JS
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press 2005
• Subjects: Biological Sciences; Microbiology; Microbial Ecology; Antarctic; Casey Station; East Antarctica; Antarc*; Antarctic Science; Antarctica
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954102005002786; http://ecite.utas.edu.au/29356

A field experiment investigating the effect of oil contamination on benthic microbial communities was conducted near Casey Station, East Antarctica. Defaunated sediment was treated with a mixture of Special Antarctic Blend diesel and lubricating oil and deployed in three different bays for eleven we...