MECHANISM OF FORMALDEHYDE BIODEGRADATION BY PSEUDOMONAS-PUTIDA

被引:85
作者
ADROER, N
CASAS, C
DEMAS, C
SOLA, C
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[1] Enginyeria Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08193, Bellatera
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10.1007/BF00176528
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Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Formaldehyde biodegradation by a strain of Pseudomonas putida has been studied. The results indicate that this biodegradation is initiated by a dismutation reaction, yielding as products formic acid and methanol. The degradation of methanol and formic acid begins after exhaustion of formaldehyde in the medium, and presents a diauxic pattern: first formic acid is consumed followed by methanol. Moreover, cell viability, which is affected by the amount of added formaldehyde, has been determined. © 1990 Springer-Verlag.
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