Abstract

Optimum conditions for the growth ofPseudomonas arvilla, a hydrocarbon utiliser, have been studied. The microorganism produced economic cell yield at pH 5.7 and 4% kerosene concentration. C10-C16 hydrocarbons were utilised by the strain. The growth was maximum on n-decane. Supplementation of the hydrocarbon medium with 0.5% glucose stimulated the growth. Glutamic acid 16.0 mg; leucine 9.0 mg; valine 10.0 mg; methionine 2.5 mg; arginine 2.5 mg; histidine 1.0 mg were present in 100 ml of the broth. Cell protein contained leucine 13.69%, isoleucine 4.9%, histidine 4.37%, tryptophan 2.33%, methionine 1.8% and arginine 2.70%.

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