Title of article :
Effect of cadmium, cobalt, and chromium on growth of three Cunninghamella species
Author/Authors :
Mattar, E. H. King Saud University - College of Applied Medical Sciences - Radiologic Sciences Department, Saudi Arabia , Hammad, L. F. King Saud University - College of Applied Medical Sciences - Radiologic Sciences Department, Saudi Arabia , Zain, M. E. Al-Kharj University - College of Applied Medical Sciences - Medical Laboratory Sciences Department, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
The ability of three fungal species, Cunninghamella blakesleeana, Cunninghamella homothallica, and Cunninghamella elegans to grow in the presence of different concentrations of radioactive elements: cadmium, cobalt, and chromium was determined. The results revealed that the genus Cunninghamella were able to grow in a relatively high concentration of radioactive elements and could be used in the absorption of radioactive elements from contaminated liquids.
Keywords :
Cadmium , Cobalt , Chromium , Cunninghamella
Journal title :
Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
Journal title :
Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
