Microbial functional genes can be used as indicators of soil health in response to fuel spills in Antarctica

• Main Authors: Richardson, L, Powell, S, King, C
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: SSAC 2013
• Subjects: Environmental Sciences; Ecological Applications; Ecosystem Function; Antarctic; Casey Station; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://ecite.utas.edu.au/84412

Several fuel spills have occurred near Australias Antarctic stations, associated with the use of SAB diesel for power generation. This has resulted in significant petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in soils. Successful remediation of fuel spills requires knowledge of the impact of hydrocarbons on t...