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Category Text Publication
Reference Category Book chapters
DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-20796-4_36-1
Title (Primary) The mycosphere as a hotspot for the biotransformation of contaminants in soil
Title (Secondary) Cellular ecophysiology of microbe: Hydrocarbon and lipid interactions
Author Wick, L.Y.; Harms, H.
Publisher Krell, T.
Source Titel Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology
Year 2018
Department UMB
Page From 315
Page To 324
Language englisch
UFZ wide themes RU3;
Abstract In order to cope with heterogeneous environments mycelial fungi have developed a unique network-based growth form. Unlike bacteria, hyphae efficiently spread in heterogeneous habitats such as soil, penetrate air-water interfaces and cross over air-filled pores. Here we discuss the prevalent role of the mycosphere (i.e. the microhabitat that surrounds fungal hyphae and mycelia) as a hotspot for the degradation of organic contaminants. We highlight the impact of hyphal networks on the transport of chemicals and bacteria and discuss its effects on contaminant availability and degradation. Given the ubiquity and length of hyphae, we propose that the mycosphere is a hotspot for contaminant transformation and attenuation in soil.
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Wick, L.Y., Harms, H. (2018):
The mycosphere as a hotspot for the biotransformation of contaminants in soil
In: Krell, T. (ed.)
Cellular ecophysiology of microbe: Hydrocarbon and lipid interactions
Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology
Springer International Publishing, Cham, p. 315 - 324 10.1007/978-3-319-20796-4_36-1