Biodegradation of creosote/naphthalene-treated wood in the marine environment
IRG/WP 428
P A Seesman, R R Colwell, A Zachary, A J Emery
The present study was undertaken to determine the biodegradability of marine grade creosote and selected components, including naphtalene, and to determine the effectiveness of (up to 40%) creosote in protecting wood from microbial attack. Also, the impact(s) of creosote and naphtalene-enriched creosote on the microbial ecology os estuarine environments was examined.