Copper-resistant microorganisms and their role in the environment

Jain, R K (1990) Copper-resistant microorganisms and their role in the environment. World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 6 (4). pp. 356-365. ISSN 0959-3993

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Abstract

Naturally occurring, copper-resistant microorganisms are common in the environment. This review discusses the mechanism of copper resistance, which is not yet clearly understood, though the copper resistance conferred by a plasmid pPT23D has been elucidated at the molecular level. The different applications of copper-resistant microorganisms are described, including commerical bloleaching of copper ores. The construction of novel bioleaching strains through recombinant DNA technology may be possible. Biosorbents, the non-living microbial blomass, have been successfully used for metal recovery operations and are also reviewed.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Springer Science.
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology
Depositing User:	Dr. K.P.S.Sengar
Date Deposited:	17 Jan 2012 14:29
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2014 10:35
URI:	http://crdd.osdd.net/open/id/eprint/658

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