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For the purpose of biodegradation studies several microorganisms were isolated from soil and adapted under laboratory conditions in the presence of pesticides, with the following degradation results: isoproturon after 72 h–86%, chlortoluron after 72 h–93 %, after 65 h–88 % and fenitrothion after 72 h–66 %. The cultures can be used for the biodegradation of pesticides in the lyophilized state with or without an organic carrier.
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Čerňáková, M. Biological degradation of isoproturon, chlortoluron and fenitrothion. Folia Microbiol 40, 201–206 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02815424
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