Abstract
Terrabacter sp. strain DDE-1, able to metabolize 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethylene (DDE) in pure culture when induced with biphenyl, was enriched from a 1-1-1-trichloro-2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)ethane residue-contaminated agricultural soil. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of culture extracts revealed a number of DDE catabolites, including 2-(4'-chlorophenyl)-3,3-dichloropropenoic acid, 2-(4'-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy acetic acid, 2-(4'-chlorophenyl) acetic acid, and 4-chlorobenzoic acid.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5607-5611 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Applied and Environmental Microbiology |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1999 |
Keywords
- MICROBIAL-DEGRADATION
- IN-VITRO
- DDT
- SOIL
- RESIDUES
- BACTERIA
- PRODUCTS