The impact of TBHQ on biodiesel biodegradation in soil was monitored for 60 days.
TBHQ affected the rate of FAMEs degradation performed by the two selected bacterial strains.
TBHQ had a statistically significant effect on the esterases and dehydrogenases activities.
TBHQ did not had a significant impact on plant roots growth.
TBHQ had no impact on amounts of free fatty acids generated during biodiesel biodegradation.