Estimation of the Hydrocarbon-Oxidizing Activity of Microorganisms

A method allowing microorganisms growing on substrates with low water solubility (oil, fuel oil, resins, and asphalthenes) to be isolated and counted was developed. The method makes it possible to estimate the oil-utilizing activity of each strain visually according to the decolorized zones formed d...

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Published inApplied biochemistry and microbiology Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 19 - 23
Main Authors Petrikevich, S B, Kobzev, EN, Shkidchenko, AN
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01.01.2003
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Microorganisms
Resins
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Summary:A method allowing microorganisms growing on substrates with low water solubility (oil, fuel oil, resins, and asphalthenes) to be isolated and counted was developed. The method makes it possible to estimate the oil-utilizing activity of each strain visually according to the decolorized zones formed during its growth on oil products. The sizes of these zones indicate which oil-degrading strains are most active.
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ISSN:0003-6838
1608-3024
DOI:10.1023/A:1021785607535