Search for Genes Having TNT Degrading Capability for Bioremediation.
Abstract
Several achievements are made through this initial collaborative project These are: (1) creation of enormous capability at this HBcU in enhancing this research; (2) extensive studies on identification of TNT biotransformation products in several bacterial species and one fungal species; (3) identification of several genes which are capable of catalyzing degradation of metabolites of ThT in several microbial species, particularly in the flingus P. chrysosporiwn; (4) isolation and DNA sequence of these genes for probe development; and (5) PCR amplification of 2,4-DNT gene using P. chrysosporiwn genomic DNA as template; (6) DNA:DNA hybridization, (32)P labeled 2,4-DNT dioxygenase gene (used as probe) to anneal with P. chrysosporiwn genomic DNAs; and (7) selection of proper combination of mixed genotypes of bacteria for very efficient degradation of TNT.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 22, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA321239
Entities
People
- S. K. Dutta
Organizations
- Howard University