New strain of Fusarium oxysporum, useful for decontaminating soil, degrades polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, nitro compounds and organohalogen compounds

摘要

The strain of Fusarium oxysporum CNCM I-2256, or its derivatives, (A), is able to degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) containing at least 5 rings, including all 5- or 6-ring PAH. An Independent claim is also included for a method of treatment of materials contaminated by recalcitrant pollutants by contacting them with (A).