Abstract: A process for removing oleaginous materials containing those of animal origin from wastewater comprising treating wastewater containing oleaginous material with a microbial combination of:(a) a microorganism of the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ; and(b) at least one of:(i) a microorganism of the genus Bacillus; and(ii) a microorganism of the genus Pseudomonas other than the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ; and the microbial combination of:(a) a microorganism of the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ; and(b) at least one of:(i) a microorganism of the genus Bacillus; and(ii) a microorganism of the genus Pseudomonas other than the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2.

Abstract: Compositions of selected strains of Pseudomonas bacteria having the ability to utilize halogenated aromatic compounds as a sole carbon source are described. The bacteria are isolated from environments where they have been in long association with halogenated aromatic compounds, usually analagous compounds. First L-tryptophan and then a halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon are used as sole carbon sources for isolating and testing the selected strains. The isolated Pseudomonas strains are Pseudomonas putida; Pseudomonas sp. NRRL-B-12,538 or NRRL-B-12,539 or transfer derivatives thereof and are useful for degrading halogenated aromatic pollutants, particularly mono- and di-chloroaromatics.

Abstract: A process of decolorizing pulp and paper mill wastewater comprising treating wastewater effluent from a pulp or paper mill with a novel microbial strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa under aerobic conditions; and the novel microorganism of the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies specific for surface antigens of bacteria which act as adhesins between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and, in particular, K-99 pili, and methods for production thereof are described. These monoclonal antibodies may be used for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of diseases induced by adhesin-bearing pathogens in animals and humans, and for the diagnostic identification of adhesin-bearing bacteria.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the production of antibiotic X-14868A using the novel microorganism Antinomadura yumaense sp. nov.

Abstract: A process for removing oleaginous materials containing those of animal origin from wastewater comprising treating wastewater containing oleaginous material with a microbial combination of:(a) a microorganism of the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ; and(b) at least one of:(i) a microorganism of the genus Bacillus; and(ii) a microorganism of the genus Pseudomonas other than the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ;and the microbial combination of:(a) a microorganism of the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ; and(b) at least one of:(i) a microorganism of the genus Bacillus; and(ii) a microorganism of the genus Pseudomonas other than the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2.

Abstract: A novel method of detecting and diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections by monitoring sample headspace concentrations of selected methyl ketones, particularly 2-nonanone and 2-undecanone. In an alternate embodiment, such diagnosis may be made by monitoring the headspace concentration of methyl mercaptan to diagnose the extent of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Expeditious methods for increasing such concentrations are also disclosed which include additions of selected nutrients to incubated sample mixtures.

Abstract: A single basal growth medium for receiving various substrates for the purpose of rapid identification of any species of non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli (NFB), wherein the medium is low in organic nitrogen but is supplemented with inorganic nitrogen from an ammonium ion source to enhance NFB growth. The medium also serves to identify members of the family Enterobacteriaceae, cytochrome oxidase positive fermenters, Gram-positive bacilli, Gram-positive cocci, and anaerobes.

Abstract: A process for removing oleaginous materials containing those of animal origin from wastewater comprising treating wastewater containing oleaginous material with a microbial combination of:(a) a microorganism of the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ; and(b) at least one of:(i) a microorganism of the genus Bacillus; and(ii) a microorganism of the genus Pseudomonas other than the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ; and the microbial combination of:(a) a microorganism of the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2 ; and(b) at least one of:(i) a microorganism of the genus Bacillus; and(ii) a microorganism of the genus Pseudomonas other than the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutant SGRR.sub.2.

Abstract: Acyl-CoA synthetase, having a high activity to C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 long chain fatty acids, is obtained by cultivating Pseudomonas aeruginosa IFO 3919. Pseudomonas aeruginosa IFO 3919 can produce acyl-CoA synthetase LCF-18 in large quantities, and the acyl-CoA synthetase LCF-18 produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa IFO 3919 is very stable in storage.

Abstract: A process of decolorizing pulp and paper mill wastewater comprising treating wastewater effluent from a pulp or paper mill with a novel microbial strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa under aerobic conditions; and the novel microorganism of the strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Abstract: The compound 9-(p-diethylaminophenyl)-9-chloro-10-phenylacridan is a useful antibacterial agent.

Abstract: Unique microorganisms have been developed by the application of genetic engineering techniques. These microorganisms contain at least two stable (compatible) energy-generating plasmids, these plasmids specifying separate degradative pathways. The techniques for preparing such multi-plasmid strains from bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas are described. Living cultures of two strains of Pseudomonas (P. aeruginosa [NRRL B-5472] and P. putida [NRRL B-5473]) have been deposited with the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Northern Marketing and Nutrient Research Division, Peoria, Ill. The P. aeruginosa NRRL B-5472 was derived from Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain 1c by the genetic transfer thereto, and containment therein, of camphor, octane, salicylate and naphthalene degradative pathways in the form of plasmids. The P.

Abstract: A process for removing melamine from liquids containing melamine by biological means. The aqueous solution or suspension of melamine is brought into contact with microorganisms or enzyme preparations having melaminase activity, and the resulting mixture is maintained under anaerobic conditions whereby at least a portion of the melamine is biodegraded.

Abstract: L-carnitine is obtained by reacting 3-dehydrocarnitine or one of its salts, in aqueous medium, simultaneously with: (a) carnitine dehydrogenase,(b) a coenzyme utilized by carnitine dehydrogenase for reducing dehydrocarnitine, preferably nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, and(c) a reducing agent for the coenzyme, the coenzyme (b) and carnitine dehydrogenase being preferably used in catalytic amount.