Biological degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid: chloride mass balance in stirred tank reactors |
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Authors: | M P Kelly K B Hallberg O H Tuovinen |
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Affiliation: | Department of Microbiology, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1292. |
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Abstract: | A mass balance was developed for the degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid by a mixed culture. Batch culture experiments showed the degradation to be an acid-producing step. Inorganic chloride concentration consistently correlated with the expected value and with base consumption to maintain a constant pH. |
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