Biological degradation of lignin (Reprinted)

Authors
Trojanowski, J
Citation
J. Trojanowski, Biological degradation of lignin (Reprinted), INT BIO BIO, 48(1-4), 2001, pp. 213-218
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Environment/Ecology
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
ISSN journal
09648305 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
1-4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
213 - 218
Database
ISI
SICI code
0964-8305(2001)48:1-4<213:BDOL(>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
The catobolism of lignin as a part of the general metabolism of aromatic co mpounds in microorganisms is considered. The oxidative depolymerisation of lignin is mainly performed by Hymenomycetales. The role of bacteria in the break-down of lignin is rather limited.