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Studies on the Biodegradation of Organopollutants by a White Rot Fungus

Document Type

Conference

Journal/Book/Conference Title

International Conference on New Frontiers for Hazardous Waste Management

First Page

404

Last Page

410

Abstract

The lignin degrading white rot fungus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium degrades a broad spectrum of organopollutants to CO//2. We have studied the ability of this fungus to degrade organopollutants using 1, 1 prime-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-2, 2, 2-trichloroethane (DDT) as a model compound. Like lignin degradation, the degradation of DDT requires the presence of another carbon source.

Original Publication Date

1-1-1985

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