Accession Number:

AD0770750

Title:

An Ecological Approach to the Problem of Biodegradation of Phenolic Wastes.

Descriptive Note:

Annual progress rept. 1 Jun 72-31 May 73,

Corporate Author:

TRINITY UNIV SAN ANTONIO TEX DEPT OF BIOLOGY

Personal Author(s):

• Cobb,Howell D.

Report Date:

1973-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

An attempt was made to isolate and identify those organisms associated with cresol metabolism in the industrial waste waters of Kelly Air Force Base. Results of this work are presented in addition to preliminary studies on the metabolism of cresol oxidation by these organisms. Author

Descriptors:

• *Industries
• *Wastes
• *Phenols
• *Biodeterioration
• Metabolism
• Sampling
• Pseudomonas
• Escherichia
• Enterobacteriaceae
• Water pollution

Subject Categories:

• Water Pollution and Control

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE