Phenanthrene degradation by Biejerinickia sp. B8/36
The use of fossil fuels has greatly increased the ubiquity of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the environment, and their potential toxicity has generated considerable interest in the ability of microorganisms to utilize and/or detoxify these pollutants. One PAH of concern is phenanthrene. Numerous microbial species are known to degrade phenanthrene and there appear to be several metabolic routes available, depending upon the species, strain, and even the cultural conditions. Although there is a substantial amount of literature on the metabolic pathways of phenanthrene utilization, the authors have found little information regarding the effects of environmental conditions on phenanthrene degradation rates. Such information would be of importance to understanding the fate of this compound in natural and controlled (i.e., wastewater treatment) biological systems. During preliminary experiments, the authors found Beijerinickia sp. B3/36 to be unable to grow solely on phenanthrene, but capable of growth and phenanthrene utilization when yeast extract was supplied. The authors discuss the effects of pH and temperature on growth and phenanthrene degradation by intact cells of Biejerinickia sp. B8/36.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 6389777
- Journal Information:
- Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Vol. 28:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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