Development and application of the lux gene for environmental bioremediation

Robert S. Burlage; Zamin Yang; Robert J. Palmer Jr.; Gary S. Sayler; Yongho Khang

doi:10.1117/12.259755

26 November 1996 Development and application of the lux gene for environmental bioremediation

Robert S. Burlage, Zamin Yang, Robert J. Palmer Jr., Gary S. Sayler, Yongho Khang

Proceedings Volume 2835, Advanced Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Remediation; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259755
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

Bioremediation is the use of living systems, usually microorganisms, to treat a quantity of soil or water for the presence of hazardous wastes. Bioremediation has many advantages over other remediation approaches, including cost savings, versatility, and the ability to treat the wastes in situ. In order to study the processes of microbial bioremediation, we have constructed bacterial strains that incorporate genetically engineered bioreporter genes. These bioreporter genes allow the bacteria to be detected during in situ processes, as manifested by their ability to bioluminesce or to fluoresce. This bioreporter microorganisms are described, along with the technology for detecting them and the projects which are benefiting from their application.

Citation Download Citation

Robert S. Burlage, Zamin Yang, Robert J. Palmer Jr., Gary S. Sayler, and Yongho Khang "Development and application of the lux gene for environmental bioremediation", Proc. SPIE 2835, Advanced Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Remediation, (26 November 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259755

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available