Biodegradation of petroleum by bacteria isolated from fishes of Indian Ocean

Abstract In this study, oil degrading bacteria discovered from fish living near the oil ports at Karachi in Pakistan were characterized. The bacteria isolated from skin, gills, and gut in fish could consume crude oil as a source of carbon and energy. Total 36 isolates were tested using Nutrient Agar...

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Main Authors: S. Ullah, N. Ali, F. U. Dawar, M. Nughman, M. Rauf, M. N. K. Khattak, B. C. Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2021-06-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Biology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1519-69842022000100244&tlng=en