Light dependent reductive degradation of nitrobenzene by Rhodopseudomonas palustris
Light dependent reductive degradation of nitrobenzene by Rhodopseudomonas palustris
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2002-09-01
Authors
Ramana, Ch V.
Sasikala, Ch
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Abstract
Degradation of nitrobenzene by cell suspensions of Rhodopseudomonas palustris was found to be light dependent. Aniline and benzoate were identified as intermediates during photobiodegradation; and the process required additional electron donors and carbonate for transformation.
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Aniline,
Benzoate,
Nitrobenzene,
Photobiodegradation,
Rhodopseudomonas palustris
Citation
Indian Journal of Microbiology. v.42(3)