Journal of General Microbiology · 1955 · 35 citations · 6 references
Life SciencesMicrobiologySoil SciencesEnvironmental MicrobiologyMicrobial MetabolismSoil MicrobiologyBioremediationMicrobial BiogeochemistryMicrobial DecompositionMicrobial GrowthSoil Decomposition ProcessesSoil Microbial PhysiologyBiodegradation Of Organic ContaminantsBiodegradation Of Organic PollutantsBiodegradation Of PollutantsDegradation By BacteriaHydrocarbon-degrading MicrobesHydrocarbon-degrading MicroorganismsMetabolic Conversion PathwaysSoil Organic Carbon
SUMMARY:Two species of naphthalene-utilizing bacteria from soil were able to metabolize 1-chloro- and 1-bronionaphthalene. From cultures in which 1-chloro-naphthalene was the sole source of organic carbon, d-8-chloro-1:2-dihydro-1:2-di-hydroxynaphthalene and 3-chlorosalicylic acid were isolated. 3-Bromosalicylic acid was isolated from cultures with 1-bromonaphthalene and evidence of the formation of a ‘diol’ compound obtained. The course of the metabolic pathways is discussed.
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