Abstract
Optimization of Growth Parameters of Naphthalene Degrading Bacteria Isolated From Oil Contaminated Soils
Highlights
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widely found in fossil petroleum products and coal
The three naphthalene degrading bacterial isolates, Bacillus, Pseudomonas and Micrococcus isolated from oil contaminated sites of four mechanical workshops were cultivated in Basal salt mineral (BSM) broth supplemented with 1% peptone and with 0.1% naphthalene as sole source of carbon
The bacteria were grown different pH conditions to determine the optimum pH and temperatures to optimize the physical parameters required for maximum naphthalene biodegradation
Summary
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widely found in fossil petroleum products and coal. These compounds are released into the environment from industries, mechanical workshops and other human activities. These compounds adversely affect the plants, nutrient cycles and human health.
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