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Biodeterioration of oil spills. January 1970-January 1988 (citations from the NTIS data base). Report for January 1970-January 1978

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5498557
This 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. (This updated bibliography contains 173 citations, 31 of which are new entries to the previous edition.)
Research Organization:
National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5498557
Report Number(s):
PB-88-857594/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English