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Degradation of dicamba by an anaerobic consortium enriched from wetland soil. |
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| Authors: | R H Taraban D F Berry D A Berry H L Walker Jr |
| Abstract: | The biodegradability of dicamba was investigated under anaerobic conditions with a consortium enriched from wetland soil. Degradation proceeded through an initial demethylation reaction, forming 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid, followed by reductive dechlorination, forming 6-chlorosalicylic acid. The consortium, consisting of a sulfate reducer, three methanogens, and a fermenter, was unable to mineralize the aromatic ring. |
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