Selection of microorganisms capable of degrading petroleum and petroleum products at decreased temperatures

Of 150 cultures capable of degrading petroleum at +6 degrees C, 40 strains growing in the liquid mineral nutrient medium containing petroleum (2%) as a sole source of carbon were selected. Of them, 13 cultures displaying a petroleum degradation rate exceeding 25% were selected. Abilities of these cu...

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Published inPrikladnaja biohimija i mikrobiologija Vol. 38; no. 5; p. 513
Main Authors Belousova, N I, Baryshnikova, L M, Shkidchenko, A N
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 01.09.2002
Subjects
Bacteria - classification
Bacteria - metabolism
Biodegradation, Environmental
Cold Temperature
Petroleum - metabolism
Species Specificity
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Summary:Of 150 cultures capable of degrading petroleum at +6 degrees C, 40 strains growing in the liquid mineral nutrient medium containing petroleum (2%) as a sole source of carbon were selected. Of them, 13 cultures displaying a petroleum degradation rate exceeding 25% were selected. Abilities of these cultures and their associations to utilize fuel oil and its components--oils and benzene resins--were studied. The culture exhibiting degradation rates of fuel oil, its oils, benzene resins, and petroleum amounting to 17, 26, 10, and 51%, respectively, was selected. This culture can be used for cleanup of petroleum pollution under cold climatic conditions.
ISSN:0555-1099