Process for maximizing the growth and nicotine degrading activit

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1975-11-17

1977-03-08

Tanenholtz, Alvin E.

Textiles: fiber preparation

195 2, 195 51R, 131141, C12B 120

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040111415

ABSTRACT:
A process is disclosed for maximizing the growth and nicotine degrading activity of microorganisms effective to degrade nicotine through a biochemical mechanism in which 3-succinoylpyridine is formed. The process involves inoculating a nicotine-containing growth medium with the microorganisms and subjecting the broth to aeration and agitation. During the growth period, the broth should be maintained at a pH of between about 6 and 7.8 and at a temperature between about 10.degree. C and about 45.degree. C. The broth should have an initial nicotine concentration of at least 0.5 mg. per ml. up to an amount which is toxic to the microorganisms.

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patent: 2149179 (1939-02-01), Moser
patent: 3132651 (1964-05-01), Kiefer
patent: 3747608 (1973-07-01), Gravely et al.

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