| Main Title |
Microbial Degradation of Synthetic Chlorinated Compounds: Evolutionary Implications (Chapter 8). |
| Author |
Rothmel, R. K.;
Haugland, R. A.;
Sangodkar, U. M. X.;
Coco, W. M.;
Ahakrabarty, A. M.;
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| CORP Author |
Illinois Univ. at the Medical Center, Chicago. Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
| Publisher |
1990 |
| Year Published |
1990 |
| Report Number |
EPA-R-812911; EPA/600/A-93/132; |
| Stock Number |
PB93-204139 |
| Subjects |
Microorganisms;
Biodeterioration;
Chlorine organic compounds;
Public health;
Synthesis(Chemistry);
Herbicides;
Solvents;
Refrigerants;
Selection;
Carbon;
Energy sources;
Genes;
Bacteria;
Tests;
Evolution(Development);
Test methods;
Enzymes;
D 2-4 herbicide;
T 2-4-5 herbicide;
Synthetic chlorinated compounds;
Pseudomonas cepacia;
Genetic engineering
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| Holdings |
| Library |
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Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Date Modified |
| NTIS |
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PB93-204139 |
Most EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. Check with individual libraries about paper copy. |
NTIS |
08/23/1993 |
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| Collation |
19p |
| Abstract |
Environmental release of synthetic chlorinated compounds in the form of herbicides/pesticides, solvents, refrigerants, etc., has created major concerns with regard to their effects on human health because of the persistence of many such compounds. The persistence of these compounds is a result of the inability of natural microorganisms to utilize them as a sole source of carbon and energy. Many microorganisms can utilize simple chlorinated compounds such as 3-chlorobenzoate (3Cba) or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate (2,4-D) as their sole carbon source but cannot utilize higher chlorinated forms such as 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5-T) and others. Under strong selection in a chemostat with 2,4,5-T as the only major source of carbon (directed evolution), it has been possible to isolate a strain of Pseudomonas cepacia AC1100 that can utilize 2,4,5-T as its sole source of carbon and energy. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, p276-291 1990. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Book chapter. |
| Category Codes |
57K; 57U; 57F; 99D |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/14 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Control Number |
321824843 |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
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