Degradation of 2-Chloroallylalcohol by a Pseudomonas sp

Journal Article · Sun Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1993 · Applied and Environmental Microbiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6466403

Waarde, J.J. van der; Kok, R; Janssen, D B ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Groningen (Netherlands)

Halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons are an important class of environmental pollutants. Biodegradation can be useful in clean-up of contaminated water and soil, provided efficient microorganisms are available. This study describes microbial growth on 2-chloroallylalcohol and proposes a degradation pathway. Bacteria cultures able to grow on this substrate were isolated and identified as Pseudomonas sp. Degradation of the chemical (via 2-chloroacrylic acid) was accompanied by dechlorination, indicating detoxication. The results suggest that the catabolic pathway of chloroallyalcohol and its dechlorination are specific for this chlorinated compound.

• OSTI ID: 6466403
• Journal Information: Applied and Environmental Microbiology; (United States), Journal Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology; (United States) Vol. 59:2; ISSN AEMIDF; ISSN 0099-2240
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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560300* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BACTERIA
BIODEGRADATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMICAL WASTES
DECHLORINATION
DECOMPOSITION
DEHALOGENATION
HALOGENATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
MANAGEMENT
MICROORGANISMS
NONRADIOACTIVE WASTES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
PSEUDOMONAS
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES