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Microorganisms and petroleum pollutants

Journal Article · · Bioscience; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/1307454· OSTI ID:6683120
Microorganisms play an important natural role in removing polluting petroleum hydrocarbons from contaminated ecosystems. Environmental conditions and hydrocarbon composition influence biodegradation of contaminating oil. Microbial seeding and environmental modification can be used, in certain situations to enhance biodegradation, as part of an overall program aimed at controlling oil pollution.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Louisville, KY
OSTI ID:
6683120
Journal Information:
Bioscience; (United States), Journal Name: Bioscience; (United States) Vol. 28:6; ISSN BISNA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English