Statistical optimization of crude oil bio-degradation by a local marine bacterium isolate Pseudomonas sp. sp48

Pseudomonas sp. sp48, a marine bacterium isolated from Bahary area (Alexandria, Egypt), showed a high potency for oil degradation up to 1.5%. Additionally, it showed an ability to consume aromatic hydrocarbons (phenol & naphthalene) and aliphatic (pentadecane) reaching to 79; 73; 62%, respective...

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Main Authors: Soha Farag, Nadia A. Soliman, Yasser R. Abdel-Fattah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687157X18300015