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 |
Additional 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 |
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NTIS |
PB93-204139 |
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07/26/2022 |
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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 |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
321824843 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |