Mechanism of formaldehyde biodegradation by Pseudomonas putida
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1432-0614
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Biology
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
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Summary 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.
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Electronic Resource
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