Aromatic hydrocarbons: degradation by bacteria and fungi

Conference · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1976 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6990964

Cerniglia, C E; Gibson, D T

Aspects of microbial and mammalian degradation of hydrocarbons are reviewed. Bacterial and fungal metabolism are examined. Data are presented indicating that the fungus C. elegans metabolizes naphthalene similar to monooxygenases of hepatic microsomes. There is relatively little information on the microbial degradation of aromatic hydrocarbons when the molecules are present as constituents of crude oil. Nevertheless it is possible that the types of reactions described do occur when microorganisms interact with oil in the environment.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Texas, Austin
• OSTI ID: 6990964
• Journal Information: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Vol. 22:3; ISSN ACFPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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