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Biodegradation of phenylmercuric acetate by mercury-resistant bacteria.

Authors :
Nelson JD
Blair W
Brinckman FE
Colwell RR
Iverson WP
Source :
Applied microbiology [Appl Microbiol] 1973 Sep; Vol. 26 (3), pp. 321-6.
Publication Year :
1973

Abstract

Selected cultures of mercury-resistant bacteria degrade the fungicide-slimicide phenylmercuric acetate. By means of a closed system incorporating a flameless atomic absorption spectrophotometer and a vapor phase chromatograph, it was demonstrated that elemental mercury vapor and benzene were products of phenylmercuric acetate degradation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003-6919
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Applied microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4584577
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/am.26.3.321-326.1973