title: Ecology and evolution of microbial populations for bioremediation.
abstract: Bioremediation exploits the genetic diversity and metabolic versatility of microorganisms for the transformation of contaminants into less-harmful end-products, which are then integrated into natural biogeochemical cycles. Understanding the ecology, physiology and evolution of degradative microorganisms is critical for the successful consideration and implementation of bioremediation. This article focuses on the common ecological and evolutionary constraints that influence bioremediation processes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Oklahoma, Norman 73019.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Suflita
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D005075:Biological Evolution; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends; D017753:Ecosystem; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000378:metabolism*; D008829:Microbiology
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants