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Biodeterioration of oil spills. January 1981-September 1991 (Citations from the NTIS Data Base). Rept. for Jan 81-Sep 91

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5364915
The bibliography contains citations concerning the degradation of petroleum products, including hydrocarbons, oil spills, and beach pollution. Microbial degradation of petroleum products on land, on the surface of the water, and underwater are discussed. Composting techniques and genetic engineering to facilitate oil degradation are briefly cited. The effect of cold climates on degradation speeds is studied. (Contains 165 citations with title list and subject index.)
Research Organization:
National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA (United States)
OSTI ID:
5364915
Report Number(s):
PB-91-800714/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English