2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) biodegradation in river sediments of Northeast-Scotland and its effect on the microbial communities (PLFA and DGGE) |
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Authors: | Chinalia F A Killham K S |
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Institution: | Dep. De Hidráulica e Saneamento, University of S?o Paulo (EESC/USP), Av. Trabalhador, S?o-Carlense 400, 13566-590 S?o Carlos, SP, Brazil. chinalia@htomail.com |
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Abstract: | A bench-scale study was conducted to investigate 2,4-D biodegradation rates at different concentrations (10, 100 and 1000 microg per gram of dry weight) in distinct sediments samples collected on the River Ythan, Northeast-Scotland. Mineralisation of 14C 2,4-D occurred mostly within 30 days for all tested concentrations with a degradation rate ranging from 5 to 750 microg d(-1). Biodegradation rates were affected by the biological and biochemical characteristics of the indigenous microbial community in the studied sediments rather than factors such as compound bioavailability and/or toxicity. PLFA-profiling provided evidences of the effect of 2,4-D amendments on the microbial communities and DGGE-profiling showed changes in the genetic potential of the microbial populations which might affect metabolic characteristics of the sediment. PLFAs biomarkers suggested that the pathway of alpha-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase was the main route of 2,4-D biodegradation. This pathway is commonly found in microorganisms of the beta-subdivision of proteobacteria. |
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