Main Title |
Biodegradation of Environmental Pollutants by the White Rot Fungus 'Phanerochaete chrysosporium': Involvement of the Lignin Degrading System. |
Author |
Bumpus, J. A. ;
Aust, S. D. ;
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CORP Author |
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Dept. of Biochemistry.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
Publisher |
c1993 |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
EPA-R-811464; EPA/600/J-93/161; |
Stock Number |
PB93-191583 |
Additional Subjects |
Biodeterioration ;
Environmental pollutants ;
Lignin ;
Biosynthesis ;
Molecular structure ;
Xenobiotics ;
Enzymes ;
Waste treatment ;
Reprints ;
Phanerochaete chrysosporium
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB93-191583 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
7p |
Abstract |
The white-rot fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium has the ability to degrade a wide variety of structurally diverse organic compounds, including a number of environmentally persistent organopollutants. The unique biodegradative abilities of this fungus appears to be dependent upon its lignin-degrading system. The non-specific and partially extracellular nature of this system suggests that it may be useful as a supplementary means to treat organochemical wastes. |