Isolation and characterization of a novel hydrocarbonoclastic and biosurfactant producing bacterial strain: Fictibacillus phosphorivorans RP3.

ABSTRACT: In this study, an indigenous novel hydrocarbonoclastic (kerosene and diesel degrading) and biosurfactant producing strain Fictibacillus phosphorivorans RP3 was identified. The characteristics of bacterial strain were ascertained through its unique morphological and biochemical attributes, 16S rRNA sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis. The degradation of hydrocarbons by F. phosphorivorans RP3 was observed at Day 7, Day 10 and Day 14 of the experimental duration. GC-FID chromatograms demonstrated a significant increase in hydrocarbon degradation (%) with progressing days (from 7 to 14). The bacterium exhibited capability to utilize and degrade n-hexadecane (used for primary screening) and petroleum hydrocarbons (kerosene and diesel; by ≥ 90%). With increase in th

SUBMITTER: Pandey R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7847478 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature