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Evidence for plasmid mediated dissimilation of catechol in Azotobacter chroococcum |
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| Authors: | S Balajee A Mahadevan |
| Affiliation: | Centre for Advanced Study in Botany, University of Madras, India. |
| Abstract: | Catechol dissimilation in A. chroococcum was encoded by plasmid pMSB1. This self transmissible plasmid was effectively cured by mitomycin C. The cured cells did not harbour the plasmid and failed to utilize catechol. |
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