Bacterial degradation of 4-chlorobiphenyl

Details Bacterial degradation of 4-chlorobiphenyl Bacterial degradation of 4-chlorobiphenyl

1988-03-28

1991-03-12

Teskin, Robin L.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

4352533, 435262, 210610, C12N 122, C12N 120, C02F 300

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049993003

ABSTRACT:
A novel strain of Pseudomonas capable of utilizing 4-chlorobiphenyl as sole carbon and energy source is disclosed. The bacterium identified as Pseudomonas MB86 is shown to degrade 4-chlorobiphenyl to 4'-chloroacetophenone and other metabolites.

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