Microbial reduction of [Co(III)-EDTA]− by Bacillus licheniformis SPB-2 strain isolated from a solar salt pan

- Bacillus licheniformis SPB-2 was used in the bioremediation of [Co(III)-EDTA]−.
- The bacterial biomass adsorbed the Co-EDTA complex after its reduction.
- [Co(III)-EDTA]− complex showed Bacillus spore inducing property.
- B. licheniformis SPB-2 showed significantly radio-tolerance (D10 = 250 Gy).