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Title: Molecular cloning of novel genes for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon degradation from Commamonas testosteroni GZ39

Journal Article · · Applied and Environmental Microbiology
OSTI ID:430927
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  1. Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, NJ (United States)

The mechanisms by which bacteria degrade simple polycyclic aromatic compounds have been studied for some time. The genes for the initial steps in the degradation of maphthalene have been cloned from many different Pseudomonas stains. This study was undertaken to investigate the diversity of genes involved in phenanthrene degradation and to identify novel organisms and genes for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon degradations. 53 refs., 5 figs., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
430927
Journal Information:
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 62, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English