The roles of intermediates in biodegradation of benzene, toluene, and p-xylene by Pseudomonas putida F1

Haibo Yu, Byung J. Kim, Bruce E. Rittmann

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Abstract

Several types of biodegradation experiments with benzene, toluene, or p-xylene show accumulation of intermediates by Pseudomonasputida F1. Under aerobic conditions, the major intermediates identified for benzene, toluene, and p-xylene are catechol, 3-methylcatechol, and 3,6-dimethylcatechol, respectively. Oxidations of catechol and 3-methylcatechol are linked to biomass synthesis. When oxygen is limited in the system, phenol (from benzene) and m-cresol and o-cresol (from toluene) accumulate.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)455-463
Number of pages9
JournalBiodegradation
Volume12
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • BTX
  • Intermediates
  • Oxygen effects
  • Pseudomonas putida F1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution
  • Bioengineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Chemistry

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