Elucidation of 2, 4-Dichlorophenol degradation by strain SL10.

2,4-Dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) is a priority pollutant according to US Environmental Protection Agency. Its use in various chemical industries and its presence in the effluent necessitate effective removal studies. The present study focuses on degradation of 2,4-DCP by phenol adapted bacteria strain SL10 (MTCC 25059) at a relatively faster rate.