Biodegradation of Picolinic Acid by Rhodococcus sp. PA18

Picolinic acid (PA), a C2-carboxylated pyridine derivative, is a significant intermediate used in industrial production. PA is considered hazardous for the environment and human health. In this study, a Gram-positive bacterium, Rhodococcus sp. PA18, which aerobically utilizes PA as a source of carbo...

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Main Authors: Yanting Zhang, Junbin Ji, Siqiong Xu, Hongmei Wang, Biao Shen, Jian He, Jiguo Qiu, Qing Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/5/1006