Resumen
Arsenic is a frequent contaminant of water, especially in geographical areas with the presence of volcanoes. This semi-metal is considered toxic to humans. Therefore, its removal from water resources is a constant challenge in the scientific community. The present study aims to search for bacteria capable of resisting high concentrations of arsenic and could eventually be useful in the removal of this contaminant. Three bacteria capable of tolerating 2mM arsenic were isolated and morphological and biochemical characterization was performed. In addition, by sequencing the 16S rRNA gene, it was identified that they belong to Cupriavidus and Pseudomonas and they were registered in GenBank. These bacteria are potential agents for removing arsenic from water. However, further studies are needed to evaluate this property.
Título traducido de la contribución | Arsenic-resistant bacteria in groundwater: Isolation and biochemical characterization |
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Idioma original | Español |
Título de la publicación alojada | 20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology |
Subtítulo de la publicación alojada | "Education, Research and Leadership in Post-Pandemic Engineering: Resilient Inclusive and Sustainable Actions", LACCEI 2022 |
Editores | Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Andrea Pena, Jose Angel Sanchez Viloria |
Editorial | Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions |
ISBN (versión digital) | 9786289520705 |
DOI | |
Estado | Publicada - 2022 |
Evento | 20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022 - Boca Raton, Estados Unidos Duración: 18 jul. 2022 → 22 jul. 2022 |
Serie de la publicación
Nombre | Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology |
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Volumen | 2022-July |
ISSN (versión digital) | 2414-6390 |
Conferencia
Conferencia | 20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022 |
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País/Territorio | Estados Unidos |
Ciudad | Boca Raton |
Período | 18/07/22 → 22/07/22 |
Nota bibliográfica
Publisher Copyright:© 2022 Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions. All rights reserved.
Palabras clave
- Arsenic
- bacteria
- Cupriavidus
- groundwater
- Pseudomonas