ISSN:
1432-0614
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract Pseudomonas strain Ptm+ grew on α-hexa-chlorocyclohexane (HCH, CAS no. 319846), using it as the sole source of carbon and energy. In a replacement-culture study, with the non-insecticidal α-HCH, γ-HCH (CAS no. 58899) was the first metabolite noticed at 6 h, and transient accumulation of insecticidal γ-HCH occurred for up to 18 h. Although delta- (CAS no. 319868) and beta-isomers (CAS no. 319857) were also detected, their concentrations were very low. By 18 h of incubation, about 23% of the α-HCH added was transformed into the gamma-isomer. Subsequently, the concentration of γ-HCH in the medium fell. Thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and mosquito-larval bioassay analyses confirmed the formation of γ-HCH. This was associated with the formation of three more metabolites.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002530051624
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