Genomic analysis reveals the potential for hydrocarbon degradation of Rhodopirellula sp. MGV isolated from a polluted Brazilian mangrove.

ABSTRACT: Planctomycetes are bacteria found in several environments, such as mangroves. In the coastline of the State of Sao Paulo (Brazilian Southeast), mangroves occur in different stages of environmental contamination, promoted by the proximity to the city and industrial activities. One of these mangroves (located in the city of Bertioga) is characterized by the high impact due to past petroleum and ongoing urban contamination. We isolated five bacteria affiliated to Planctomycetes from this mangrove and further subjected them to phenotypical and genetic analysis. The tolerance for salinity was demonstrated by the cultivation under distinct concentrations of NaCl. The ability of this bacterium to use diverse carbon sources was revealed by the use of 30 C-sources from a total of 31 tests. We found

SUBMITTER: de Araujo JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8324706 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature