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Pseudomonas putida—a versatile biocatalyst

Genomic analysis of Pseudomonas putida sheds light on metabolic pathways that may be exploited for a variety of biotechnological applications.

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Figure 1: A composite metabolic network showing the transformation of industrial and natural product chemicals by Pseudomonas species.

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Wackett, L. Pseudomonas putida—a versatile biocatalyst. Nat Biotechnol 21, 136–138 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0203-136

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