Comparative study of tributyltin toxicity on two bacteria of the genus Bacillus

Tributyltin is a potent biocide mainly used in marine antifouling paints. Owing to its widespread distribution in coast areas and its high toxicity to aquatic organisms, the use of this compound is generally restricted and under government regulation. Despite of that, it persists in the aquatic envi...

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Main Author: Martins, J. D. (author)
Other Authors: Jurado, A. S. (author), Moreno, A. J. M. (author), Madeira, V. M. C. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2005
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10316/5365
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:estudogeral.sib.uc.pt:10316/5365