Showing papers on "Microbial biodegradation published in 1976"
TL;DR: Rates of microbial biodegradation of components of South Louisiana crude oil were determined by computer analysis of data obtained from computerized mass spectrometry, concluded to be a dynamic process.
Abstract: Rates of microbial biodegradation of components of South Louisiana crude oil were determined by computer analysis of data obtained from computerized mass spectrometry. Total residue of the oil decreased exponentially with time, with maximum decrease noted at logarithmic phase, whereas asphaltenes and resins increased at the logarithmic phase of growth. Saturates decreased continuously during growth. Microbial degradation of components of crude oil was concluded to be a dynamic process.
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TL;DR: Fried, J., Thomas, R. W. & Klingsberg, A. (1953) J. Amer.
Abstract: Fried, J., Thomas, R. W. & Klingsberg, A. (1953) J. Amer. Chem. SOC. 75, 5764-5765 Gibson, D. T. (1971) Crit. Rev. Microbiol. 1, 199-223 Griffin, M. & Trudgill, P. W. (1972) Biochem. J. 129,595-603 Griffin, M. & Trudgill, P. W. (1976) Eur. J. Biochem. in the press Guilbert, C. C. & Chung, A. E. (1974)J. Biol. Chem. 249, 1026-1030 Guyer, M. & Hegeman, G. (1969) J. Bacteriol. 99, 906-907 Harrison, P. G., Bailey, B. K. & Steck, W. (1971) C a d . J. Biochem. 49,964-970 Hirschberg, R. & Ensign, J. C. (1971) J. Bacteriol. 108,751-756 Hochstein, L. I. & Dalton, B. P. (1967) Biochim. Biophys. Acta 139, 56-68 Holcenberg, J. S. & Stadtman, E. R. (1969) J. Biol. Chem. 244, 11941203 Jones, M. V. & Hughes, D. E. (1972) Biochem. J. 129, 755-761 Jones, A. H. & Trudgill, P. W. (1967) Biochem. J . 105, 3 1 ~ Kakinuma, A. & Yamatodani, S . (1964) Nature (London) 201,420-421 Kaneda, T. (1974) Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 58, 14C144 Kitcher, J. P., Trudgill, P. W. & Rees, J. S. (1972) Biochem. J. 130, 121-132 Meng, K. & Kroneberg, G. (1967) Arzeim. Forsch. 17, 659-665 Norris, D. B. & Trudgill, P. W. (1971) Biochem. J. 121, 363-370 Ornston, L. N. & Stanier, R. Y. (1966) J. Biol. Chem. 241, 3776-3786 Posternak, T., Reymond, D. & Friedli, M. (1965) Helu. Chim. Acta 38, 205-212 Rosenberg, E. & Holmes, P. (1965) J. Bacteriol. 89, 1212-1216 Smith, D. I. & Callely, A. G. (1975) J. Gen. Microbiol. 91, 210-212 Trudgill, P. W. (1968) Biochem. J. 109, 7~ Trudgill, P. W . (1969) Biochem. J. 113, 577-587 Trudgill, P. W., DuBus, R. & Gunsalus, I. C. (1966) J. Biol. Chem. 241, 11941205 Yu, C. A. & Gunsalus, I. C. (1969) J. Biol. Chem. 244, 6149-6152 Yugari, Y. (1961) Biken J. 4, 197-207
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TL;DR: The high-boiling n-alkanes in the wax were associated with microbial degradation of the oil and appeared to be similar to components of tarballs found in the open ocean.
Abstract: Five axenic cultures and a mixed culture were examined for ability to degrade South Louisiana, Brass River Nigerian, Anaco Venezuelan, and Altamont crude oils. A wax was observed during microbial degradation of Altamont crude oil, but not during weathering of the oil. The high-boiling n-alkanes in the wax were associated with microbial degradation of the oil and appeared to be similar to components of tarballs found in the open ocean.
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TL;DR: In this article, the decomposition of parathion (O,O-diethyl-O-p-nitrophenylthiophosphate) in seawater has been followed in the laboratory.
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TL;DR: Microbial degradation of a new herbicide, Alvison-8, was studied and no strains capable of growth at the account of this compound as a source of carbon have been found among microorganisms isolated from soil treated with the herbicide and among collection cultures.
Abstract: Microbial degradation of a new herbicide, Alvison-8, was studied. No strains capable of growth at the account of this compound as a source of carbon have been found among microorganisms isolated from soil treated with the herbicide and among collection cultures. Some strains can degrade Alvison-8 at a concentration of 100-300 mg/litre in cooxidative conditions. Effective cosubstrates are such compounds which are actively metabolized by microorganisms but cannot maintain intensive growth. In some cases, the cultures grew at the account of cosubstrates and the process consisted of two stages, i. e. degradation occured at the beginning prior to the phase of active growth.
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