title: Biological degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid: chloride mass balance in stirred tank reactors.
abstract: A mass balance was developed for the degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid by a mixed culture. Batch culture experiments showed the degradation to be an acid-producing step. Inorganic chloride concentration consistently correlated with the expected value and with base consumption to maintain a constant pH.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1292.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Hallberg
authors.forename: O H
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Tuovinen
mesh_terms: D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / Q000378:metabolism*; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D002712:Chlorides / Q000032:analysis*; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D003470:Culture Media; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D013057:Spectrum Analysis
chemical_list: D002712:Chlorides; D003470:Culture Media; D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid