Degradation of methyl parathion by Pseudomonas putida
- 1 December 1994
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Microbiology
- Vol. 40 (12) , 1000-1006
- https://doi.org/10.1139/m94-160
Abstract
Pseudomonas putida utilized methyl parathion as sole carbon and (or) phosphorus source. The bacterium elaborated the enzyme organophosphorus acid anhydrase, which hydrolyzed methyl parathion to p-nitrophenol. p-Nitrophenol was further degraded to hydroquinone and 1, 2, 4-benzenetriol. The final ring compound, 1, 2, 4-benzenetriol, was cleaved by benzenetriol oxygenase to maleyl acetate.Key words: Pseudomonas putida, organophosphorus pesticides, degradation, methyl parathion.Keywords
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