Research Data from Qingdao University Update Understanding of Pseudomonas alcaligenes (Physiological Response and Molecular Mechanism of Glyphosate Degradation By Pseudomonas Alcaligenes Z1-1).

A recent report from Qingdao University in China provides new insights into the degradation of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide. The study isolated a strain of Pseudomonas alcaligenes, which was capable of completely degrading glyphosate within 7 days. The researchers identified key genes involved in glyphosate degradation and found that the breaking of the C-N bond was primarily catalyzed by glycine oxidase. This research offers valuable information on the mechanisms of glyphosate degradation and provides potential resources for future applications. [Extracted from the article]