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Biostimulation supplemented with phytoremediation in the reclamation of a petroleum contaminated soil

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Biostimulation, supplemented with phytoremediation was employed in a study aimed at evaluating the effect of both treatments on the reclamation of a petroleum-contaminated soil. Petroleum contamination of soil was simulated under controlled field conditions, biostimulation of indigenous microbes through the addition of N–P–K fertiliser and tillage was then utilised for remedial treatment.

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Abbreviations

THC:

Total hydrocarbon content (mg/kg)

EC:

Electrical conductivity (μs/cm)

Organic C:

Organic carbon

Total N:

Total nitrogen

cfu/ml:

Colony forming unit per millilitre

THB:

Total heterotrophic bacteria

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The constructive and valuable comments of two anonymous reviewers are gratefully acknowledged.

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  1. Reginald B. Kogbara

    Present address: Engineering Department, Cambridge University, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK

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  1. Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Department, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, P.M.B 5080, Nigeria

    Josiah M. Ayotamuno, Reginald B. Kogbara & Onozemini S. Agoro

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Ayotamuno, J.M., Kogbara, R.B. & Agoro, O.S. Biostimulation supplemented with phytoremediation in the reclamation of a petroleum contaminated soil. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 25, 1567–1572 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-009-0045-z

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