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Table 3. The protein conte nt of hydrocarbon degr ading bacteria.
Isolates Protein Content mg/100 ml
Control 1.7
Flavo bacterium spp. 1 Sample(X) 1.8
Control 1.5
Flavo bacterium spp. 2 Sample(X) 1.7
Control 1.7
Pseudomonas spp. 1 Sample (T) 1.7
Control 1.6
Pseudomonas spp.2 Sample (T) 1.4
X ------------ Xylene T ---------- -- Toluene
4. Conclusions
Hydrocarbon degrading bacteria from oil-contaminated
site have utilized aromatic hydrocarbons at wide range of
temperature and pH. Therefore, Flavobacterium spp and
Pseudomonas spp are recommended for bioremediating
oil contaminated sites.
5. Acknowledgements
The authors are thankful to the Management Vael’s
Educational Trust, Pallavaram, Chennai, India for pro-
viding all the facilities to carry out this research work.
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