title: Degradation of nitriles and amides by the immobilized cells of Pseudomonas putida.
abstract: Pseudomonas putida, capable of utilizing acetonitrile as a sole source of C and N, was immobilized in calcium alginate and the rates of degradation of nitriles, including acetonitrile, and their respective amides were studied. All the organic nitriles and amides tested were converted into NH3 and CO2.
authors.affiliation: Division of Natural Sciences, Selma University, 36701, Selma, Alabama, USA.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Chapatwala
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Babu