although the application of biodegradative genetically engineered micro organisms (gems) for bioremediation is very promising, the risks of their release should be assessed before their introduction into the environment. lux-marked ralstonia eutropha h850lr (formerly alcaligenes eutrophus h850lr) was introduced into sterile and non-sterile soil microcosms at matric potentials ?2.11, ?30, ?750, ...