Evaluation of petroleum-degrading potential of bacteria from water and sediment. [Pseudomonas; Acinetobacter]

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1975 · Appl. Microbiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7216168

Walker, J D; Colwell, R R; Petrakis, L

Bacteria from water and sediment of an oil-polluted harbor were examined for ability to degrade petroleum. Water samples contained a greater variety of bacterial species capable of degrading petroleum than sediment. Cultures from both water and sediment contained Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter spp. Bacteria present in the water samples produced significantly greater degradation of 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-ring cycloalkanes and mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, and pentaaromatics compared with bacteria in sediment samples.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Maryland, College Park
• OSTI ID: 7216168
• Journal Information: Appl. Microbiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Microbiol.; (United States) Vol. 30:6; ISSN APMBA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ALKANES
AROMATICS
BACTERIA
BIODEGRADATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
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HYDROCARBONS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
MICROORGANISMS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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PETROLEUM
POLLUTION
PSEUDOMONAS
SEDIMENTS
WATER
WATER POLLUTION