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Transformation of carbon tetrachloride by Pseudomonas sp. strain KC under denitrification conditions

Journal Article · · Applied and Environmental Microbiology; (USA)
OSTI ID:5714675

A denitrifying Pseudomonas sp. (strain KC) capable of transforming carbon tetrachloride (CT) was isolated from groundwater aquifer solids. Major products of the transformation of {sup 14}C-labeled CT by Pseudomonas strain KC under denitrification conditions were {sup 14}CO{sub 2} and an unidentified water-soluble fraction. Little or no chloroform was produced. Addition of dissolved trace metals, notably, ferrous iron and cobalt, to the growth medium appeared to enhance growth of Pseudomonas strain KC while inhibiting transformation of CT. It is hypothesized that transformation of CT by this organism is associated with the mechanism of trace-metal scavenging.

OSTI ID:
5714675
Journal Information:
Applied and Environmental Microbiology; (USA), Journal Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology; (USA) Vol. 56:11; ISSN 0099-2240; ISSN AEMID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English