ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
Mutation
;
UV
;
Biodegradation
;
Chlorinated organic compound
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Summary In this study, a continuous-flow UV-induced mutation (CUM) device and the CUM device coupled to a selector (CUMS) reactor were fabricated and tested for their ability to enhance the probability of obtaining populations capable of chlorinated organic biodegradation. A mixed culture of bacteria were used as the starting strain for both the CUM and CUMS processes. Populations were obtained from the CUM and CUMS systems capable of 4-chlorobenzoic acid, 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid and chlorendic acid biodegradation. Non-UV irradiated population served as controls for the experiments and did not demonstrate chlorinated organic biodegradation over the test duration.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01578760
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