Metabolism of 14C-containing contaminants in plants and microorganisms

Abstract

The most important researches of organic contaminants metabolism in plants and microorganisms using 14C-labeled compounds are reviewed. The data that indicate on biodegradation and full detoxification (mineralization) of organic contaminants, such as aliphatic and monoaromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, organochlorine pollutants, and, 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, in microorganisms and to lesser extent in plants are presented.