title: Microbial degradation of chlorinated aromatic compounds.
abstract: Many microorganisms are capable of utilizing anthropogenic chloroaromatics as the sole source of carbon and energy. Techniques of co-cultivation, conjugation, and in vitro cloning have been used to extend the range of haloaromatic degradation in bacteria. Employment of suitable 'degrader' strains may contribute significantly towards the removal of these compounds from the environment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, M.S. University of Baroda, India.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Sahasrabudhe
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Modi
mesh_terms: D000421:Alcaligenes / Q000378:metabolism; D001234:Aspergillus niger / Q000378:metabolism; D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / Q000378:metabolism*; D011549:Pseudomonas / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated