ISSN:
1432-0800
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
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Medicine
Notes:
Conclusions It was found that fenitrothion and its hydrolysis product 3-methyl-4-nitrophenol are adsorbed on sediment and soils in amounts that increase with increasing organic matter content of the adsorbate. Whereas the use of K-values derived from the Freundlich equation (Eq. 1) has limitations, the use of a modified Freundlich equation presents problems when the slope of the isotherm is appreciably larger than unity. Both compounds can be adsorbed on soils so as to reach concentrations that are fungitoxic on agar plates. Since compounds adsorbed on soil (and on the organic litter of the forest floor) would not be readily subject to photodegradation, the results of this study show that it is essential that attention be given to further studies on the microbial degradation of these compounds.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01610184
